How to use the Age Calculator
- Enter your date of birth.
- Change 'Age on' if you need your age on a specific date, such as a form's closing date.
- Read your exact age, total days and next birthday.
How it's calculated
Show the formula
Age = years, months and days counted from the date of birth to the chosen date, borrowing days from the previous month when needed
Useful for job applications, admission forms and visa forms that ask for exact age on a given date.
Worked example
These are the example numbers the calculator opens with. Change any of them above to see your own result.
You enter
| Date of birth | 14 May 1998 |
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| Age on | 3 November 2026 |
You get
| Age | 28 years 5 months 20 days |
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| Total months | 341 |
| Total weeks | 1,485 |
| Total days | 10,400 |
| Next birthday in | 192 days |
| Born on a | Thursday |
Tips
- Job and admission forms often ask for age on the last date of applying; set 'Age on' to that date.
- People born on 29 February celebrate on 1 March in non-leap years.
Frequently asked questions
How is exact age calculated?
Full years are counted first, then full months, then the remaining days.
Can I find my age on a past or future date?
Yes. Change the 'Age on' date to any date after your birth.
Which day of the week was I born?
It is shown in the results under 'Born on a'.