Free Printable Time Sheets (PDF)

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Every WorkweekMath template comes as a printable PDF. Print a blank time sheet, fill it in by hand and add up the hours with the time card calculator. Each one is free, with no sign-up.

Tips for paper time sheets

  • Write times as they happen and initial each day; corrections should be initialed by both the employee and the supervisor.
  • Record the start and end of unpaid meal breaks so hours worked can be checked.
  • Total each workweek separately: overtime is counted per fixed 7-day workweek, never averaged over two weeks.
  • Keep the sheets: federal rules require time cards used for pay to be kept at least 2 years and payroll records 3 years (29 CFR 516.5–516.6).

Frequently asked questions

Are these time sheets free to print?

Yes. Download the PDF, print as many copies as you need and use them at work.

How do I add up the hours on a paper time sheet?

Enter each day’s times in the time card calculator, or convert minutes to decimals (minutes ÷ 60) and add them up.

Do you have versions that calculate automatically?

Yes. Every template also has an Excel version with formulas — see the Excel timesheet templates page.