📖 Overview

Compute paid hours from shift start end and break deductions with no spreadsheet setup.

The calculator supports overnight logic and summarizes daily weekly and period totals.

It also shows overtime exposure against a standard 40-hour week.

Use it for payroll checks and schedule planning before submitting timesheets.

🧪 Example Scenarios

Use these default and higher-pressure example inputs to explore how sensitive this calculator is before using your real numbers.

InputBase CaseHigher Pressure Case
Shift Start Hour (24h decimal)910.35
Shift End Hour (24h decimal)17.520.13
Break Minutes3036
Shifts Per Week55.75
Weeks In Period22.3

⚙️ How It Works

This calculator applies a direct math model based on the inputs above.

💡This calculator is scenario-based. Better input quality leads to better decision quality.

Quick Reference

InputExample Value
Shift Start Hour (24h decimal)9
Shift End Hour (24h decimal)17.5
Break Minutes30
Shifts Per Week5
Weeks In Period2

When To Use This

  • Use this tool when you need a fast decision during active planning or execution.
  • Use this before committing money, time, or tradeoffs that are hard to reverse.
  • Use this to compare options using the same assumptions across scenarios.

Edge Cases To Watch

  • Results can be misleading if key inputs are missing, stale, or unrealistic.
  • Very small or very large values may amplify rounding effects and interpretation risk.
  • If assumptions change mid-decision, recalculate before acting.

Practical Tips

💡 Validate units before comparing scenarios.
💡 Run multiple values to understand sensitivity.
💡 Use outputs as estimates, not guarantees.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is this output exact?

It is a fast estimate based on provided inputs and model assumptions.

❓ Can I compare different scenarios?

Yes, this tool is designed for quick side-by-side checks.