How to Calculate Time Card
What is Time Card?
A time card calculator computes total hours worked from clock-in and clock-out times, applying overtime rules and calculating gross pay. Used for hourly employees to track work hours over a pay period.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Calculate duration for each shift: clock-out minus clock-in
- 2Subtract unpaid breaks if applicable
- 3Sum all shifts over the pay period
- 4Apply overtime: US federal law requires 1.5× for hours over 40/week; some states add daily overtime (>8hr/day)
Worked Examples
Input
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 30min unpaid lunch
Result
8.0 hours
8.5 hours − 0.5 break = 8.0
Input
Mon–Fri: 9 hours/day = 45 hours
Result
40hr regular + 5hr overtime (1.5×)
At $20/hr: $800 + $150 = $950 gross
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