Timesheet Calculator With Breaks
Short answer
A timesheet calculator with breaks subtracts each unpaid break from the shift before adding the day to the weekly total.
Total hours this week
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Enter your clock-in and clock-out times to see your hours and pay.
Breaks matter because payroll counts only the hours actually worked. A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM shift looks like 8 hours until you take off a 30-minute unpaid lunch, which makes it 7.5 hours.
This page lets you enter a different break on every day, so a 30-minute lunch on Monday and a 60-minute break on Thursday are both reflected in the final weekly total. That keeps the timesheet accurate without a second calculator beside it.
How to use the timesheet calculator with breaks
- 1Enter start and end time. Fill in the shift for each day on the timesheet.
- 2Type the unpaid break. Enter the lunch or break length in minutes, such as 30 or 60.
- 3Repeat per day. Each day has its own break field, so they do not need to match.
- 4Check the weekly total. The weekly total updates after each break is subtracted from the shift.
Frequently asked questions
Should breaks be subtracted from a timesheet?+
Unpaid breaks should be subtracted because they are not hours worked. Paid breaks still count as time worked and do not need to be removed.
Can every day have a different break length?+
Yes. Each row on the timesheet stores its own break minutes, so every day can be different.
What if I forget to enter a break?+
If you leave the break at 0, the calculator assumes the whole shift was paid work time. Add the unpaid break minutes if you need them removed.