Hours Calculator

Compute hours, minutes, and decimal hours between two times — with optional break deduction.

Calculator Numbers & Math Updated Apr 20, 2026
How to Use
  1. Pick start and end time.
  2. Optional break minutes subtracted from total.
Times
Presets
Duration

Show Work

Enter values to see the step-by-step calculation.

Notes

Cross midnight
if end < start, 24 hours are added automatically
Decimal hours
minutes/60 — used for payroll

About the Hours Calculator

The Hours Calculator gives you a fast, free answer for everyday maths and number work without sending anything off your device. Compute hours, minutes, and decimal hours between two times — with optional break deduction.

How it works

Enter your figures and the result appears instantly, updating the moment you change anything. There is no submit button and nothing to wait for, so it is easy to try a few what-if numbers and compare the results. Just check each box holds the kind of value it expects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the Hours Calculator?

Simply type your numbers and read the result, which refreshes the instant you change something. There is nothing to submit and nothing to wait for.

Does it cost anything or need an account?

No. The tool is completely free, there is no account to create, and it keeps working offline after the page first loads.

Is anything I type uploaded?

No. The tool works entirely on your device, so the values you enter never leave your browser.

Common Use Cases

Check your work

Worked it out yourself? Use the Hours Calculator to make sure your answer is right.

Learn while you do it

Seeing what you put in and what comes out helps you understand how they fit together.

Get an answer fast

Type what you have and get the answer in seconds — on a phone, tablet, or computer.

Stays on your device

Your inputs never leave the browser — nothing is uploaded, logged, or stored anywhere.

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