Find a finish time with a planned break
A target calculation separates counted work from time spent on an unpaid break.
The planning inputs
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Period target | 40:00 |
| Completed before this shift | 32:30 |
| Shift begins | October 26, 2026 at 09:00 |
| Expected unpaid break | 00:30 |
| Paid break, if taken | 00:15 already included |
Find the remaining work, then the finish
The clock span is eight hours, while counted work is seven and a half. Adding the paid fifteen minutes again would incorrectly move the result to 17:15.
A plan is not a completed shift
Update the calculation when your completed work or unpaid break plan changes. The suggested time does not automatically create an actual attendance record. Enter the real start, end and breaks in your time card after they are known.
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Open related toolFrequently asked questions
Why does the paid fifteen-minute break not move the finish to 17:15?
It is already included in the remaining counted work. Only the thirty-minute unpaid break adds extra clock time to the 07:30 work requirement.
Does the 17:00 estimate create a completed shift?
No. It is a planning result. Enter the actual start, end and breaks when you record the work that happened.
Sources and method
- NIST SP 330, Section 4, Table 8Time-unit definitions only; not a payroll authority or product endorsement.
- Original worked calculationSynthetic example data, explicit input rules and direct integer-minute arithmetic.
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