How to Calculate Work Hours

What is Work Hours?

A work hours calculator totals your hours worked in a day or week, applying overtime rules. Most countries set 40 hours/week as standard — hours beyond this typically earn 1.5× (time-and-a-half) pay.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1Total hours = Σ (clock-out − clock-in) for each shift
2. 2Overtime = max(0, total hours − 40) × 1.5
3. 3Gross pay = (regular hours × rate) + (OT hours × 1.5 × rate)

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