Age Calculator

How does the age calculator work?

The age calculator is a tool used to determine a person's age by inputting their date of birth. The wizard compares the provided date of birth with today's date to calculate the person's age. Simply enter the date in the correct format and click "calculate."

Input fields explained:

Before using the age calculator, it's helpful to understand the input fields:

  • Date of birth: Select a date of birth using the format (yyyy-mm-dd).

Why do we use this date format?

The Gregorian calendar was established in October 1582 as a revision of the Julian calendar. The change was made because the Julian calendar accumulated an 11-minute discrepancy annually due to differing rules for leap years.

Why use the age calculator?

The age calculator is practical for various tasks, such as remembering a friend's age for their birthday or determining the age of fictional characters. It can also help calculate the age of a pet. The tool is convenient for these and other similar cases.

Understanding the results

After entering the date and clicking "calculate," the wizard provides the result. Here's an example:

Input date: (1999-08-11) Today's date: (2023-08-11)

Calculation:

    2023 - 1999 = 24