Age Calculator Online — Free Tool

Determine exact age based on date of birth, displayed in years, months, and total days.

Years
20
Months
0
Days
0
Total days
7,305
Weeks (approx.)
1,043
Hours (approx.)
175,320
Note: Months/years are calendar-based. Total days/hours are based on the date difference.
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About this tool

Exact age is more than years—it includes months and days for forms, eligibility, and milestones. Enter a date of birth and a reference date (often today) to get a precise breakdown.

Useful for school enrollment cutoffs, insurance quotes, and legal age verification planning.

Common use cases

  • School admission age cutoffs by exact date
  • Birthday countdowns in years, months, days
  • Eligibility checks for programs with minimum age
  • Genealogy and family history records

How to use

  1. Enter the date of birth.
  2. Set the 'as of' date or leave today as default.
  3. Read age in years, months, and days.
  4. Use total days for scientific or contractual age differences.

This page is available at /tools/age-calculator/.

Understanding the result

  • Years count full anniversaries; months and days are the remainder after larger units.
  • Leap years affect day counts when Feb 29 is involved.
  • Timezone at midnight can shift calendar dates—use consistent local dates for official forms.
  • Total days is useful for precise comparisons independent of month lengths.

FAQ

How is age in months calculated?

Full months since birth month/day, excluding incomplete current month unless today passed the birth day.

Leap day birthdays?

Feb 29 births often celebrate Feb 28 or Mar 1 in non-leap years; eligibility rules vary by jurisdiction.

Can I calculate age on a past date?

Yes. Set the reference date to any day to see age as of that moment.

Is timezone considered?

Dates are typically local calendar dates without time-of-day unless the tool includes time.