Age Calculator
Calculate exact age in years, months and days from a date of birth.
Your age
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How It's Calculated
This tool calculates the exact calendar difference between your date of birth and today — years, months, and days — by comparing calendar dates directly rather than dividing total days by 365.25. That's why it correctly handles things like leap years and months of different lengths (28–31 days) without drifting off by a day or two over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do different age calculators sometimes give slightly different results?
Most differences come from how months and leap years are handled internally — some tools approximate using a fixed 30-day month or 365.25-day year, which drifts from the true calendar difference. This tool compares actual calendar dates to avoid that drift.
Is this useful for eligibility criteria (like exam age limits)?
It gives you an accurate age as of today's date, which is a reasonable starting point — but always check the exact 'as on' cutoff date specified in the eligibility notice, since official age calculations are usually based on a specific reference date, not today.
