Age Calculator
Calculate your exact age in years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds. Find days until your next birthday and discover interesting age facts.
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Age in Different Units
Zodiac Sign
Life Milestones
About Age Calculation
The Age Calculator helps you determine your exact age from your birth date to any target date. It provides comprehensive results including years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, and even seconds. The calculator also shows your next birthday countdown, zodiac sign, and interesting age comparisons.
How Age is Calculated
Exact Age Calculation
- Years: Complete years between birth date and target date
- Months: Complete months in the current year plus years × 12
- Days: Total days difference between dates
- Weeks: Total days ÷ 7 (with remainder as extra days)
- Hours/Minutes/Seconds: Based on 24-hour days
Birthday Logic
- Age Increment: Age increases on birthday, not New Year
- Leap Years: Accounted for in day calculations
- Month Variations: Different month lengths considered
- Time Zones: Uses local time for calculations
Zodiac Signs & Birthstones
Capricorn ♑
Birthstone: Garnet
Element: Earth
Traits: Ambitious, disciplined, practical
Aquarius ♒
Birthstone: Amethyst
Element: Air
Traits: Innovative, humanitarian, independent
Pisces ♓
Birthstone: Aquamarine
Element: Water
Traits: Compassionate, artistic, intuitive
Aries ♈
Birthstone: Diamond
Element: Fire
Traits: Courageous, determined, confident
Interesting Age Facts
Brain Development
The human brain continues developing until about age 25, with the prefrontal cortex (responsible for decision-making) being the last to mature.
Heart Beats
By age 70, the average human heart has beaten over 2.5 billion times and pumped about 150 million liters of blood.
Global Averages
Global average life expectancy is 73 years. Monaco has the highest at 89 years, while Chad has the lowest at 54 years.
Historical Context
In 1900, global life expectancy was only 31 years. Medical advances have nearly doubled life expectancy in just over a century.
Age-Related Milestones
| Age | Milestone | Country/Region | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | Infancy | Global | Rapid physical and cognitive development |
| 5-6 | School Age | Most countries | Begin formal education |
| 13-19 | Teenage Years | Global | Adolescence and puberty |
| 18 | Legal Adult | Most countries | Can vote, sign contracts, marry |
| 21 | Drinking Age | USA, India | Legal drinking age in some countries |
| 25 | Car Rental | Global | Minimum age for most car rentals |
| 30 | Saturn Return | Astrology | Significant life transition period |
| 40 | Midlife | Global | Often associated with reflection |
| 65 | Retirement Age | Most countries | Eligible for pension/social security |
| 100 | Centenarian | Global | Celebrated longevity milestone |
Age Calculation Tips
- Birthday vs Anniversary: Your age increases on your birthday, not on January 1st
- Leap Year Babies: People born on February 29 celebrate on February 28 or March 1 in non-leap years
- Time Zones: If traveling, your "age day" changes based on time zone
- Historical Dates: Gregorian calendar adoption varies by country (1582-1923)
- Cultural Differences: Some cultures count age differently (Korean age adds 1-2 years)
- Biological vs Chronological: Biological age can differ from chronological age based on health
- Pet Ages: Pets age faster - 1 human year ≈ 15 dog years for first year, then ≈ 5 dog years