4/10 Work Schedule Calculator
4/10 Work Schedule Calculator
Plan a 4-day, 10-hour work week. See your shift end time, weekly hours, days off and estimated pay in seconds.
What is a 4/10 work schedule?
A 4/10 schedule means you work four days a week, ten hours a day. You still work around 40 hours, but you gain a third day off. Many teams, warehouses, hospitals, factories and support centres use compressed schedules like 4/10 because they give a longer weekend and save a full day of commuting.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the time your shift normally starts.
- Type how many paid hours you work per shift (10 by default).
- Add your unpaid break in minutes, or tick the box if your break is paid.
- Select the four days you work. Mon–Thu and Tue–Fri are the most common.
- Add your hourly rate if you want pay estimates, then press Calculate.
Quick facts about 4/10 schedules
- Full time: 4 days × 10 hours = 40 hours per week.
- With a 30-minute unpaid break, you stay at work 10.5 hours.
- Three days off per week adds up to 156 days off a year — 52 more than a standard 5×8 week.
- Overtime usually starts after 40 hours, so a 4/10 week normally stays inside regular time.
Who is this calculator for?
- Employees on a compressed 4/10 or 4/9 schedule
- Shift workers in factories, warehouses, hospitals and security
- Job seekers comparing a 4/10 offer with a 5/8 offer
- HR teams and team leads planning shift coverage
- Students and part-timers balancing work and study
- Anyone who wants to know exactly when their shift ends
Why the 4/10 schedule matters
- It saves one full commute every week, which means less fuel, less traffic and more free time.
- Longer shifts need better planning: meals, rest and focus matter more across ten hours.
- A three-day weekend improves recovery and makes appointments, family time and study easier.
- Knowing your exact hours helps you check your payslip and understand overtime.
Conclusion
A 4/10 schedule gives you three days off a week while keeping close to full-time hours. Use this calculator to check your shift end time, weekly hours and estimated pay before you accept an offer or plan your week.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is a 4/10 shift?
A 4/10 shift is 10 hours of work per day, four days a week. That is 40 hours a week, or about 2,080 hours a year before any overtime.
Is a 4/10 schedule full time?
In most companies, 40 hours a week counts as full time, so a 4/10 week is usually treated as full-time work.
Do you get overtime on a 4/10 schedule?
Usually not, because four ten-hour days equal exactly 40 hours. Overtime normally starts after you pass 40 hours in a week, although some places apply daily overtime rules after 8 or 12 hours.
How long is a 10-hour shift with a break?
With a 30-minute unpaid break you stay at work 10.5 hours and are paid for 10. If your paid time drops to 9.5 hours, your week becomes 38 paid hours.
Is 4/10 better than 5/8?
It depends on you. A 4/10 week gives you an extra day off but longer, more tiring working days. A 5/8 week has shorter days and more daily flexibility.
Can I work 4/10 and still be paid for 40 hours?
Yes. If your break is paid or your shift is exactly 10 paid hours, four days add up to 40 paid hours.