Multiply the agreed daily rate by the agreed day portion: half a day at $250 is 0.5 × $250 = $125; three quarters is $187.50. Only prorate by hours if you also agreed what a full day is.
Multiply the agreed daily rate by the day portion
A day-rate entry needs two things: the rate for the agreed full day and the portion being recorded. The portion should reflect the agreement rather than an assumption about how long a day usually lasts.
| Portion at $250 per day | Base earning |
|---|---|
| Quarter day · 0.25 | $62.50 |
| Half day · 0.5 | $125.00 |
| Three-quarter day · 0.75 | $187.50 |
| Full day · 1 | $250.00 |
When you know hours instead of a portion
If prorating by hours is what you agreed, divide the paid hours by the agreed full-day hours. Five paid hours in an agreed ten-hour day is half a day. Five hours in an agreed eight-hour day is 0.625 of a day. At $250, those two agreements produce $125 and $156.25 respectively.
Keep the rate with the entry
In Crew Tally, each saved work entry retains the rate used for that entry. Changing a worker’s usual rate affects new entries. It does not silently rewrite old work. If a saved entry is wrong, use Correct and explain why it changed.
A base earning is only one part of a pay review
This calculation describes the entered agreement. It does not determine overtime eligibility, minimum pay requirements, employment status or deductions. Review those obligations separately before relying on a total for payment.
Quick answers
How much is half a day at $250?
$125. Half a day is a portion of 0.5, and 0.5 × $250 = $125.
Is a half day four hours?
Only if that is what you agreed. A day portion follows the agreement; the calculator never assumes a full day is eight hours.
Can I prorate a day rate by hours?
Yes, if you also agreed the length of a full day. Divide paid hours by that length to get the portion, then multiply by the rate.