Timesheet Generator

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Calculate work hours, breaks, overtime, and gross pay, then download a clean PDF timesheet

Basic Details
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Optional PDF Details
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What is a timesheet generator?

A timesheet generator helps you turn daily work times into a finished timesheet. Enter the date, time in, time out, and unpaid break for each workday. The tool calculates daily hours, total hours, regular pay, overtime pay, and gross pay.

Use it when you need a simple timesheet for client billing, payroll review, contractor records, or your own weekly time log. You can add your company details, employee details, notes, and a logo, then download the finished timesheet as a PDF.

Why use an automated timesheet calculator?

Manual timesheet math is easy to get wrong. Breaks, overnight shifts, and 15-minute increments can create small errors that affect pay. This calculator converts time entries into decimal hours automatically, so you can check the totals before you send the timesheet.

The generator runs in your browser and doesn't require an account. Drafts can be saved on your device, and share links put the timesheet details inside the URL. Anyone with that link can view the details, so use PDF download when the timesheet contains sensitive payroll or client information.

If you need to bill for the hours after the timesheet is approved, use our Invoice Generator to create a matching invoice.

How to use this timesheet generator

1. Add the basics. Enter your name, the company or client name, and the pay period dates.

2. Log work time and breaks. Add time in, time out, and unpaid break minutes for each day. The preview updates the daily hours and total hours as you type.

3. Add rates and download. Enter your hourly rate, optional overtime rate, and optional overtime hours. Download the PDF or copy a share link if the details are safe to share by URL.

4. Add optional PDF details if needed. Use the lower optional section only when you want a logo, approver name, role, employee ID, or company address on the PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a timesheet calculator and time tracking software?
A timesheet calculator is for manual entry. You add your start time, end time, breaks, and rate, then get totals and a document. Time tracking software usually records work time automatically while you work.
How do I convert minutes to decimal hours for payroll?
To convert minutes to decimal hours, divide the number of minutes by 60. For example, 15 minutes is 0.25 hours, 30 minutes is 0.5 hours, and 45 minutes is 0.75 hours. Our timesheet generator handles this conversion automatically.
What should be included in a standard timesheet?
A standard timesheet should include the worker name, company or client name, pay period, work dates, time in, time out, unpaid breaks, daily hours, total hours, and the hourly rate when pay is being calculated.
How do I accurately calculate overtime pay?
Overtime pay is often based on hours worked beyond a weekly threshold, such as 40 hours in many US cases. Enter your overtime hours and overtime rate separately, and check your local labor rules before submitting payroll.
How can I make my timesheet accurate for payroll?
Round your start and end times consistently, log breaks the same day you take them, and confirm your total hours match your calendar before submitting. Rounding to the nearest 5 or 15 minutes is standard and keeps both you and your employer aligned on pay. Save a copy of each submitted timesheet in case a dispute comes up later.