Track billable hours, calculate total pay from your hourly rate, and estimate freelance or contractor fees with a free hourly calculator.
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to stop it, and the calculator will instantly total the tracked time and estimated fee based on your hourly rate. It is useful for freelancers, consultants, contractors, and anyone who needs a quick way to track billable time for a client.
Hourly Calculator FAQ
How does this hourly calculator work?
Enter your hourly rate, start the timer, and let the calculator track elapsed time in hh:mm:ss. It multiplies the tracked time by your hourly rate to estimate the total billable amount.
Can I use this as a simple stopwatch?
Yes. The page works both as a basic stopwatch and as an hourly fee calculator. You can use the timer even if you do not need a billing estimate.
How do you calculate pay from an hourly rate?
The basic formula is Total pay = Hourly rate × Time worked. If you work 2.5 hours at 40 per hour, the total is 100.
Can I pause and resume the timer?
Yes. Use the pause button to stop the timer temporarily, then start it again to continue from the same tracked time. This is useful when only part of your session is billable.
What happens when I reset the stopwatch?
Reset clears the elapsed time and returns the timer to zero. It also updates the calculated total so you can start a fresh session without leftover tracked time.
Can I type the time manually instead of using the timer?
Yes. You can enter a time value directly in the hh:mm:ss field and the calculator will recalculate the total fee from that value and your hourly rate.
What is this useful for?
It is useful for freelancers, consultants, contractors, lawyers, agencies, and anyone who needs a quick way to track billable hours and convert them into an estimated invoice amount.
Can I export the tracked data?
Yes. Use the Export CSV button to download the client name, hourly rate, tracked time, and calculated total fee in a spreadsheet-friendly format.
