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How to Calculate Work Hours With Breaks
Learn how to calculate paid hours when a shift includes unpaid breaks.
To calculate work hours with breaks, first find the full shift duration from start time to end time. Then subtract your unpaid break time. The result is your paid work time.
For example, an 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM shift is 9 hours long. If you take a 60-minute unpaid lunch, your paid time is 8 hours.
This matters for timesheets, payroll checks, and freelance billing. A work hours calculator saves time and helps prevent mistakes.
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