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Break-time guide

Break-time guide: enter your values and get an instant free result.

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Calculation method and formula

Work duration [h] > 9 → 45; Work duration [h] > 6 → 30; otherwise → 0

Understand the inputs

Work duration
Unit: h. Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

This is a simplified guide, not a legal assessment. Breaks use German adult working-time rules in §4 ArbZG; leave can differ by contract and local law.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Work duration
8 h
Example result30 minutes

Guide based on common German minimum breaks; check the rules where you work.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Break-time guide work?+

Work duration [h] > 9 → 45; Work duration [h] > 6 → 30; otherwise → 0. This is a simplified guide, not a legal assessment. Breaks use German adult working-time rules in §4 ArbZG; leave can differ by contract and local law.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

This is a simplified guide, not a legal assessment. Breaks use German adult working-time rules in §4 ArbZG; leave can differ by contract and local law. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Prices, measurements and model assumptions determine how well the result represents your situation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

What happens to my inputs?+

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