What to include on a hourly invoice
- The period the hours cover.
- Hours grouped by task, not one total.
- Hours in decimals, like 2.25 for 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Your rounding rule if you round.
And the basics every invoice needs: a unique number, the issue date, when it is due, your details and the client’s, and how to pay.
A tip for anyone who bills by the hour
Convert minutes carefully: 2 hours 15 minutes is 2.25 hours, not 2.15. The hours to decimal converter in our free tools has a full chart.
Questions
What should a hourly invoice include?
Your details and the client’s, an invoice number, the issue and due date, a line for each piece of work, the total, and how to pay. For anyone who bills by the hour it also helps to include: the period the hours cover; hours grouped by task, not one total; hours in decimals, like 2.25 for 2 hours 15 minutes; your rounding rule if you round.
Is this template free?
Yes. Edit it here and download a PDF. There is no account and no watermark, and your details stay in your browser.
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