Hours Calculator
Calculate total hours, minutes, and decimal hours between two times
Calculator
Enter start and end times to calculate the total duration. Automatically handles next-day calculations.
About the Hours Calculator
The Hours Calculator provides a fast and accurate way to determine the time difference between two points in a day. It outputs total hours, minutes, and decimal hours, making it ideal for work logs, payroll, scheduling, time tracking, productivity analysis, and daily planning.
What You Can Calculate
- Total Duration: Computes the exact difference between start and end times.
- Decimal Hours: Converts hours and minutes into a single decimal value, useful for payroll and billing.
- Next-Day Support: Automatically handles time differences that cross midnight.
- Total Minutes: Helpful for detailed scheduling and time-based analysis.
How It Works
The calculator converts times to minutes and computes the difference using:
- Total Minutes: Δt = endMinutes − startMinutes
- Decimal Hours: decimal = totalMinutes ÷ 60
- If the end time is earlier than the start time, the tool adds 24 hours automatically.
How to Use the Calculator
- Enter the start time.
- Enter the end time.
- View total hours, minutes, decimal hours, and total minutes instantly.
Applications of Hours Calculation
Hours calculations are essential in work tracking, shift planning, payroll, travel planning, productivity analysis, and academic or project scheduling. This tool ensures accurate and fast time calculations with no manual math required.