Freelance Timesheet Template
Log hours per client and project — with your rate and total — to bill accurately, in a PDF.
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Timesheet
How to fill in a freelance timesheet
A freelance timesheet tracks the hours you spend for a client, broken down by project or task, so you can bill accurately and show your work. It turns loose time into a clear, approvable record behind your invoice.
This template opens with rows per task. Fill in the hours, project and your rate, add the client and dates, and download a PDF timesheet to send.
What to include
- Your name/business and the client
- The period and rows by project / task
- Hours per entry and your hourly rate
- The total amount for the period
- A short note of the work done
Note: Backs up your invoice · hours by project for the client.
Frequently asked questions
Why keep a freelance timesheet?
It shows the client exactly where their hours went, backs up your invoice if a total is queried, and helps you price better next time. Break it down by project or task for the most clarity.
Should I bill by hour or by project?
Either — a timesheet supports both. For hourly work it is the basis of the bill; for fixed-fee work it shows the effort behind the price.
Is the freelance timesheet template free?
Yes — create and download it with no account.
Is this timesheet generator free?
Yes — CalculatorAI's timesheet generator is completely free. Create, customise and download as many professional PDF timesheets as you want, with no signup, no watermark and no trial limit. A free account adds saved history and the Invoices Tracker to bill the hours.
What is a timesheet used for?
A timesheet records the hours a person worked over a period — by day, task or project — so they can be paid, billed to a client, or tracked against a project. It usually shows the dates, hours (and breaks), an optional hourly rate and total, and space for approval.
Turn tracked hours into invoices
A timesheet records the hours worked. When it is time to get paid, the Invoices Tracker turns those hours into an invoice and keeps your clients, payments and what is still owed in one place.
Open the Invoices Tracker