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How to fill out a timesheet correctly
Timesheets are only useful if they're accurate. Here's how to fill one out properly, and the mistakes that cause most corrections.
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Step by step
- Check the week and your name.
- Add a row for each project or client you worked on.
- Enter time per day — decimals or H:MM, as your company requires.
- Add short notes describing the work.
- Check daily totals against your working hours.
- Submit before the deadline.
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Common mistakes
- Estimating at the end of the week
- Putting everything on one generic project
- Mixing up decimal and minutes (1.30 is not 1 h 30 min — it's 1 h 18 min)
- Editing after approval
Frequently asked questions
Is 1.30 the same as 1:30?
No. 1.30 decimal hours is 1 hour 18 minutes; 1:30 is 1.5 decimal hours.
When should I fill it out?
Daily is best; weekly at the latest.
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