How to use this calculator
- Enter the values requested in the calculator.
- Choose the currency, multiplier or unit where applicable.
- Select Calculate and review the result breakdown.
Deduct one or more unpaid breaks from a shift and see paid hours, break hours and the paid percentage of the shift.
An 8.5-hour scheduled shift with 30 minutes of unpaid breaks leaves 8.0 paid hours.
The calculator keeps each component visible so you can review inputs instead of relying on one unexplained total.
Deduct one or more unpaid breaks from a shift and see paid hours, break hours and the paid percentage of the shift. It can help employees, shift workers, freelancers, supervisors and small-business owners make quick planning estimates before reviewing an official time card or payroll statement.
Results can be formatted for USD, GBP, CAD, AUD, EUR or NZD when money is involved. Currency formatting does not apply tax, minimum-wage, overtime or employment-law rules automatically.
Enter the requested values and select Calculate. The tool applies this method: Paid time = scheduled shift hours − total unpaid break minutes.
The result is a planning estimate. Employer policies, contracts, taxes and employment laws can change the final amount.
No account is required. Calculator values are processed in your browser and are not saved to a payroll database by this site.