Weekly Timecard Calculator
Enter start times, end times, and breaks for each day of the week. See your total hours and optional gross pay in real time.
Weekly Timecard
Hourly Rate (Optional)
Gross pay before taxes. Download the app to track your actual take-home pay.
Track Hours Automatically
Stop filling out timecards by hand. The app tracks your clock-ins and breaks, calculates overtime, and shows your pay after taxes.
How to Use a Timecard Calculator
Enter Your Start and End Times
For each day of the week, enter when you clocked in and when you clocked out. The calculator uses your device's native time picker, so you can tap or type times quickly. Leave any day blank if you didn't work.
Add Break Time
Enter your unpaid break time in minutes for each day. Most workers take a 30-minute lunch break, but you can enter any amount. The calculator subtracts break time from your total hours automatically.
Overnight and Split Shifts
If your shift crosses midnight — say you clock in at 10 PM and clock out at 6 AM — the calculator handles it correctly. It recognizes that the end time is earlier than the start time and calculates the hours across midnight.
Optional Hourly Rate
Enter your hourly rate to see your gross pay for the week. This is a simple multiplication of your total hours by your rate — no overtime or tax calculations are applied. For overtime breakdowns, use our overtime calculator.
Copy, Clear, and Print
If you work the same schedule most days, enter Monday's times and hit "Copy Mon to empty days" to fill in the rest of the week. "Clear all" resets every field. "Print" gives you a clean printout of your timecard — handy for submitting hours to your employer.
Common Shift Patterns
Standard shift schedules and their weekly hour totals at a glance:
| Schedule | Daily Hours | Days/Week | Weekly Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard full-time | 8 hrs | 5 | 40 hrs |
| Compressed (4×10) | 10 hrs | 4 | 40 hrs |
| Three 12s | 12 hrs | 3 | 36 hrs |
| Part-time (half days) | 4 hrs | 5 | 20 hrs |
| Part-time (3 full days) | 8 hrs | 3 | 24 hrs |
| Extended (with overtime) | 9 hrs | 5 | 45 hrs |
If your total exceeds 40 hours in a week, you may be entitled to overtime pay. Use our overtime calculator to see the breakdown.
Pay Periods and When You Get Paid
Your pay schedule depends on your employer. The three common ones:
- Weekly: 52 paychecks a year. Your timecard covers one work week.
- Biweekly: 26 paychecks a year, paid every two weeks. Your timecard may span two weeks.
- Semi-monthly: 24 paychecks a year, paid on set dates like the 1st and 15th.
Most hourly workers are on a weekly or biweekly schedule. If you're not sure which applies to you, check your pay stub or ask your employer. Payroll processing usually takes 3–5 business days after your timecard is submitted.
Break Time Under Federal Law
The FLSA does not require employers to provide breaks, but most states have their own rules. When breaks are provided:
- Rest breaks (5–20 minutes) count as paid time. Employers can't deduct them from your hours.
- Meal breaks (30+ minutes) can be unpaid if you're completely relieved of duties during the break.
Enter only your unpaid break time in the calculator above. If your employer deducts breaks automatically, check that the deduction matches the break you actually took.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about weekly timecard calculator
How do I enter my hours?
Click or tap the start and end time fields for each day. On mobile, your device's time picker will appear. On desktop, you can type the time directly (e.g., 09:00) or use the picker. Leave days blank if you didn't work.
What if I work an overnight shift?
Enter your start time as normal (e.g., 22:00) and your end time the next morning (e.g., 06:00). The calculator detects that the end time is before the start time and treats it as an overnight shift spanning midnight.
What does "Copy Mon to empty days" do?
It copies Monday's start time, end time, and break to any day that doesn't have times entered yet. Days you've already filled in won't be changed. It's a fast way to fill a regular schedule.
Does this calculator track overtime?
No. This calculator totals your hours and calculates gross pay at a flat rate. It doesn't apply overtime multipliers or thresholds. For overtime calculations, use our overtime pay calculator.
Can I print my timecard?
Yes. Click the "Print" button to open your browser's print dialog. The printed version shows only the timecard and results — navigation, ads, and other page elements are hidden automatically.
What is the break deduction?
The break field lets you enter unpaid break time in minutes for each day. This is subtracted from your total hours. For example, an 8-hour shift with a 30-minute break gives you 7.5 hours of paid time.
How is gross pay calculated?
Gross pay is your total weekly hours multiplied by your hourly rate. No taxes, overtime, or deductions are applied. It's the amount before any withholding. For take-home pay estimates, download the app.
How do I calculate hours worked with lunch breaks?
Subtract your unpaid break time from your total shift length. If you work 9 AM to 5 PM with a 30-minute lunch, that's 8 hours minus 0.5 hours = 7.5 hours of paid time. Enter 30 in the break column and the calculator handles it for you.
What counts as overtime on a timecard?
Under federal law (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn overtime at 1.5× their regular rate for any hours over 40 in a work week. Some states also require daily overtime (e.g., California mandates overtime after 8 hours in a single day). This calculator totals your hours but does not apply overtime rates. For that, use our overtime calculator.