Convert PTO hours to workdays or days back to hours using your standard shift length. Supports 8-hour, 10-hour, and custom schedules.
Enter hours to get days, or enter days to get hours. Adjust hours-per-workday for your schedule.
Enter values and click Calculate.
Results are estimates based on common PTO policies. Actual employer policies and state laws may differ. Full disclaimer.
Hour banks allow leaving early or arriving late without using a full day.
Nurses, manufacturing, and field staff often use 10- or 12-hour day equivalents.
Payroll systems deduct exact hours from balances when leave is approved.
Days = Hours ÷ Hours per workday · Hours = Days × Hours per workday
| PTO hours | Work days | Work weeks |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| 40 | 5.0 | 1.0 |
| 80 | 10.0 | 2.0 |
| 120 | 15.0 | 3.0 |
| 160 | 20.0 | 4.0 |
Planning time off in "days" while your balance shows "hours" is a common source of confusion. This tool bridges both units.
24 PTO hours ÷ 8-hour days = 3 workdays off.
40 PTO hours ÷ 10-hour shifts = 4 shift days, not 5.
See more hour-to-day conversions at common shift lengths.
View Chart →Formulas reviewed against official labor and payroll resources.
Estimates based on common PTO policies. Employer policies and state laws may differ. Full disclaimer.