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About the Hours Calculator
The Hours Calculator is a free online calculator from Toolbench. Hours worked between two times, minus breaks, with pay. Enter your numbers and the answer — with the formula used — updates as you type.
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How to use the Hours Calculator
- Enter the values (start time, end time, break (minutes), hourly rate (optional)).
- Read the result — it updates as you type.
- Check the breakdown rows to see exactly how it was calculated.
Worked example
| Start time | 09:00 |
|---|---|
| End time | 17:30 |
| Break (minutes) | 30 |
| Hours worked | 8h 00m |
| Decimal hours | 8 |
| Minutes | 480 |
Formula: Hours worked = end time − start time − break. Shifts that pass midnight are handled, and pay = hours × hourly rate.
Inputs
| Start time | Default: 09:00 |
|---|---|
| End time | Default: 17:30 |
| Break (minutes) | Default: 30 |
| Hourly rate (optional) | Default: 0 |
Privacy
Everything runs in your browser: what you type or paste is processed by JavaScript on your device, not on a server. If you are signed out, nothing is saved at all. If you sign in with Google, your inputs and settings are saved privately to your account so they sync across devices.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hours Calculator free?
Yes. Hours Calculator is completely free with no sign-up, no usage limits and no watermarks.
Is my data private?
Yes. The Hours Calculator processes everything in your browser. Signed out, nothing is saved; signed in, your inputs sync privately to your own account.
How does the hours calculation work?
Hours worked = end time − start time − break. Shifts that pass midnight are handled, and pay = hours × hourly rate.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Toolbench runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone — there is nothing to install.
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