Fast & Deterministic

Timesheet Calculator — Weekly 7-Day Hours & Overtime

Calculate 5-day and 7-day weekly timesheets with unpaid break deductions, FLSA 40-hour overtime, and gross pay.

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40.00 Total Hours
Regular (≤40h): 40.00 hrs
Overtime (>40h): 0.00 hrs
Regular Pay (40.00 hrs @ $25.00): $1,000.00
Overtime Pay (0.00 hrs @ $37.50): $0.00
Estimated Total Gross Pay: $1,000.00
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Non-Legal Estimate Disclaimer: This weekly timesheet calculator provides estimates based on entered shift times and standard 40-hour FLSA overtime guidelines. It does not replace official certified payroll records.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use This Calculator

STEP 1
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Enter Daily Shift Times (Mon–Sun)

Enter your Clock In, Clock Out, and unpaid break minutes for each working day. Uncheck days you did not work.

STEP 2
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Set Your Hourly Base Wage

Enter your hourly pay rate. The calculator applies the federal 1.5× rate to all weekly hours exceeding 40.

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Review Weekly Totals & Print Timesheet

View total weekly regular hours, overtime hours, and gross pay. Click "Print Timesheet" to print a clean submission form.

Mathematical Proofs

Mathematical Formulas & Rules

Weekly 40-Hour FLSA Overtime Formula

Gross Weekly Pay = (Min(Total_Hours, 40) × Rate) + (Max(0, Total_Hours - 40) × Rate × 1.5)
Variable Definitions:
  • Total_Hours = Sum of all net daily shift hours in the 7-day workweek
  • Min(Total_Hours, 40) = Regular hours capped at 40.0 hours
  • Max(0, Total_Hours - 40) = Overtime hours exceeding 40.0 hours
  • Rate = Base hourly wage rate ($/hour)

Daily shift net hours = Gross shift elapsed hours minus unpaid meal breaks.

Practical Applications

Worked Calculation Examples

Step-by-step breakdown of common real-world time scenarios, work shifts, and duration math.

Example 1 Verified Math

Standard 40-Hour Work Week

Scenario

5 days (Mon–Fri) from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a 30m lunch break daily (8.0h/day) at $25.00/hour.

Calculation: 5 days × 8.0 hrs = 40.0 regular hours × $25.00
Result: 40.00 Hours | $1,000.00 Gross Weekly Pay
Example 2 Verified Math

46-Hour Week with Weekly Overtime

Scenario

5 days at 9.2 hours net daily (46.0 total hours) at $20.00/hour.

Calculation: (40.0h reg × $20 = $800.00) + (6.0h OT × $30.00 = $180.00)
Result: 46.00 Hours | $980.00 Gross Weekly Pay ($180 OT Pay)

Common Real-World Applications

How professionals and individuals apply this calculation across various industries.

Employees

Weekly Employee Payroll Reporting

Compile daily hours and calculate exact decimal subtotals for submission to payroll.

Small Business

Small Business Timesheet Audits

Verify employee timesheets and forecast weekly labor expenses before running payroll.

Freelancing

Freelancer Retainer & Hourly Tracking

Track multi-day project commitments against weekly client hour caps and budget limits.

Weekly Timesheet & FLSA Overtime Rules Explained

Accurate weekly timesheet accounting requires tracking every shift individually before aggregating net weekly hours. Under United States Department of Labor guidelines established by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rate of pay. For single-day calculations, use our Work Hours Calculator or the Time Card Calculator.

1. The 7-Day Consecutive Workweek Standard

An employee's workweek is a fixed and regularly recurring period of 168 hours (seven consecutive 24-hour periods). It does not have to coincide with the calendar week (e.g. it can run from Wednesday through Tuesday). Overtime cannot be averaged across two weeks. Read our comprehensive FLSA Payroll Compliance Guide for detailed legal standards.

2. How to Handle Night Shifts & Decimal Exports

When a shift crosses midnight between two workdays, employers typically attribute the entire shift to the workday on which the shift began. For clean payroll system exports (ADP, QuickBooks), convert total weekly hours to decimal format using our Decimal Hours Calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does weekly 40-hour overtime work?

Under federal FLSA rules, regular pay applies to the first 40 hours worked in a 7-day work week. Any hours beyond 40 are paid at a minimum of 1.5 times the employee regular hourly rate.

Can I enter a 5-day work week instead of 7 days?

Yes. Simply leave weekend days blank or zeroed, and only active working days will be factored into the weekly total.

Does this calculator round to 15-minute increments?

By default, the calculator computes exact decimal hours (e.g. 8.25h for 8h 15m). If your employer uses 7-minute rounding rules (FLSA 29 CFR § 785.48), visit our 7-Minute Rule guide.

Mathematical Accuracy & Editorial Review

All calculations on this tool are deterministic and rigorously tested against base-60 modulo arithmetic and US Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA 29 CFR § 785.48) payroll rounding guidelines.

Reviewed by: Time Mathematics & Payroll Editorial Team Last Updated: April 2026