Work Hours With Lunch Break
Calculate your net working hours by automatically deducting your unpaid lunch break. Essential for accurate time tracking and payroll.
Do you need to subtract your lunch break from your daily hours? Simply enter your start time, end time, and the duration of your lunch break (in minutes) below.
Calculating Hours Minus Lunch
This specific calculator is optimized for the common scenario of deducting a single lunch break from a shift. It helps you answer the question: "If I worked from 9 to 5 and took 30 minutes for lunch, how many hours do I get paid for?"
The Math Behind the Tool
Total Time on Site - Lunch Duration = Net Working Hours
Example:8.5 hours (Site time) - 0.5 hours (Lunch) = 8.0 Paid Hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch included in work hours?
Usually, no. Unpaid lunch breaks must be deducted from your total time on site to determine your paid working hours.
How do I calculate an 8 hour day with lunch?
If you need to work 8 paid hours and take a 1-hour unpaid lunch, you must be at work for 9 hours total (e.g. 9am to 6pm).
Did you know?
USA federal law requires overtime pay at 1.5x for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.