shift length
How many hours is 8:30 AM to 5 PM?
8.5 hours
8:30 AM to 5 PM is 8 hours 30 minutes. With a 30-minute unpaid lunch it's 8 hours; with a 1-hour lunch, 7.5 hours.
Per week
| Days | No break | 30-min lunch | Overtime (federal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | 25.5 h | 24 h | — |
| 4 days | 34 h | 32 h | — |
| 5 days | 42.5 h | 40 h | — |
| 6 days | 51 h | 48 h | 8 h |
Pay for 5 days with a 30-min lunch
| Hourly rate | Per shift | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| $15/h | $120 | $600 |
| $20/h | $160 | $800 |
| $25/h | $200 | $1,000 |
Questions
How many hours is 8:30 AM to 5 PM?
8.5 hours (8:30).
How many hours is 8:30 AM to 5 PM with a 30-minute lunch?
8 hours.
How many hours is 8:30 AM to 5 PM five days a week?
42.5 hours a week without breaks, or 40 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch each day.