How to use this calculator
- Enter scheduled attendance, attended attendance, and approved leave excluded from the denominator.
- Confirm that every value uses the same work period and that each punch or attendance count is complete.
- Calculate the result and review every intermediate output, warning, and rounding statement.
- Compare the estimate with the source timecard, schedule, employer policy, agreement, and applicable jurisdiction before approving it.
Input guide
Scheduled attendance
Enter the scheduled attendance for the same attendance or work period. Verify the source record before calculating.
Attended attendance
Enter the attended attendance for the same attendance or work period. Verify the source record before calculating.
Enter the for the same attendance or work period. Verify the source record before calculating.
Approved leave excluded from the denominator
Enter the approved leave excluded from the denominator for the same attendance or work period. Verify the source record before calculating.
How this calculator works
Attendance opportunities = scheduled − approved leave; attendance rate = attended ÷ opportunities × 100.
Worked example
19 attended shifts out of 20 eligible shifts equals a 95% attendance rate.
How to interpret the result
Interpret the percentage only within the policy definition used for the inputs. Protected leave, partial attendance, grace periods, and disciplinary standards require separate policy or legal review.
Rounding policy
Percentages
Rates are displayed to two decimal places.
Assumptions and limitations
- Scheduled, attended and approved-leave values use the same unit and period.
- Approved leave is excluded from the denominator.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use hours instead of days?
Yes, if every input uses hours consistently.
Is this an HR compliance determination?
No. It is a planning ratio based on the treatment you enter.
When should I recalculate with the Attendance Rate Calculator?
Recalculate whenever a punch, break, scheduled count, approved-leave treatment, work period, or policy assumption changes.
Can the Attendance Rate Calculator replace an approved timekeeping or HR record?
No. It provides transparent arithmetic for review, while the official outcome depends on validated records, policy, contracts, and applicable law.