Timesheet Templates (12 Free)
A collection of 12 free downloadable timesheet templates, along with guidance on how to use them effectively for tracking work hours, projects, and payroll. Useful for teams and individuals who prefer spreadsheet- or document-based time tracking rather than dedicated apps.
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Overview
Timesheet Templates (12 Free) is a collection of downloadable spreadsheets and documents designed to help individuals, teams, and businesses track work hours, tasks, and projects without needing a dedicated time-tracking app. The article explains what timesheets are and provides practical guidance on using them for attendance, project tracking, and payroll.
Features
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12 free downloadable templates
- Multiple ready-made timesheet formats (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, project-based).
- Provided as spreadsheets/documents suited to common office tools.
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Support for different tracking periods
- Standard weekly timesheet formats.
- Other time ranges (such as pay-period or project-span–based tracking) depending on template.
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Work-hour tracking
- Record start and end times.
- Capture total hours worked per day and per period.
- Suitable for hourly employees, freelancers, or teams.
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Task and activity notes
- Space to note what work was done, which tasks were completed, and what is still pending.
- Helps distinguish between time spent and actual activities performed.
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Project and job tracking
- Templates oriented toward tracking time per project or job.
- Useful for client billing, job costing, or internal project analysis.
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Payroll and attendance support
- Structures that can be used as a basis for payroll calculations.
- Track attendance and work patterns over time.
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Spreadsheet- and document-based
- Designed for users who prefer simple files over dedicated time-tracking apps.
- Easy to store, copy, and share via standard office software.
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Guidance on effective use
- Explanations of what timesheets are and common use cases.
- Practical tips on how to fill out and interpret timesheets for better time management.
Use Cases
- Tracking employee hours for payroll using weekly or pay-period timesheets.
- Logging time spent on specific projects for client billing or internal reporting.
- Managing household or informal team chores and responsibilities with transparent time logs.
- Providing a lightweight alternative to dedicated time-tracking software using familiar spreadsheets.
Format & Access
- Accessed via the Zapier article: https://zapier.com/blog/timesheet-templates/
- Templates are downloadable files (e.g., spreadsheets/documents) suitable for offline or cloud use.
Pricing
- All 12 timesheet templates are available free of charge via the linked article.
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