Tracking the 40-Hour Work Week
For most employees in the US and Canada, the "40-Hour Week" is the magic number. It determines whether you are full-time or part-time, and crucially, when you start earning overtime pay.
1. Understanding the FLSA Standard
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally requires that employees be paid at least time-and-one-half their regular rates of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Use this calculator to sum your hours Mon-Sun. If the "Total Hours" at the bottom reads 42.00, you have likely earned 2 hours of overtime pay.
2. Converting Minutes to Decimals
Our tool handles the math for you. If you work 8 hours and 15 minutes, standard calculators might confuse this. We automatically convert that 15 minutes into 0.25 hours, ensuring your weekly total (e.g., 40.25) is accurate for payroll.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How do I calculate my total weekly hours?
Enter your start and end times for each day. The calculator sums the daily totals to give you a precise weekly figure (e.g., 40.5 hours).
2. What is a standard work week in the US?
The standard full-time work week is 40 hours. Any time worked beyond 40 hours in a 7-day period is typically considered overtime.
3. Does this calculator handle unpaid breaks?
Yes. Enter your break duration in the 'Break' column, and it will automatically be deducted from your total paid hours.