How to use it
- 1
Enter when the shift started and ended.
- 2
Add the total unpaid break in minutes.
- 3
Read the paid duration and decimal-hours result.
Work hours, made simple.
Break Calculator
Subtract an unpaid break from a shift and see paid time in hours, minutes, and decimal hours.
One shift
Subtract your break.
Quick entry: type 9, 930, or 17:30 — we’ll format it.
A useful example
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM is 8 hours. After a 30-minute unpaid break, paid time is 7h 30m.
Good to know
Common questions
Can the shift cross midnight?
Yes. Overnight shifts are detected automatically.
Can the break be optional?
Yes. Leave it blank or enter zero when there was no unpaid break.
What if the break is too long?
The calculator shows an error when a break equals or exceeds the shift.