Billable Hours, Explained: Increments, Targets, and the Math By Jason Alafgani on July 2, 2026 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn How billable hours actually work: the six-minute increment chart, how many hours are really in a day, and an interactive calculator that shows what the gaps cost. A plain-English guide for attorneys and the people who run the firm.