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Months between Dates Calculator

Calculate the exact number of months between any two dates

Calculate Months Between Dates

Starting date for the calculation

Ending date for the calculation

By default, the end date is not included in the calculation

Quick Examples:

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Common Time Periods

Quarter3 months
Half Year6 months
Full Year12 months
Leap Year12.03 avg months

How We Define a Month

Average month = 30.4375 days (365.25 ÷ 12)

2,629,800 seconds per average month

Accounts for leap years (365.25 days/year)

More accurate than calendar months alone

Standard for financial and scientific calculations

Understanding Months Between Dates

What is a Month?

The word "month" comes from "moon" and originally represented the time between new moons. Today, we use artificial calendars with varying days per month, making accurate calculations complex.

Average Month Definition

  • Based on 365.25 days per year (including leap years)
  • Average month = 30.4375 days
  • More accurate for time calculations
  • Used in financial and scientific contexts

Calculation Method

Step 1: Count Days

Calculate the number of days between start and end dates.

Step 2: Convert to Seconds

Multiply days by 86,400 seconds per day.

Step 3: Divide by Month Length

Divide by 2,629,800 seconds per average month.

Example: Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 29, 2022

Calculation Steps

  • Period: 179 days (not including end date)
  • Seconds: 179 × 86,400 = 15,465,600 seconds
  • Months: 15,465,600 ÷ 2,629,800 = 5.88 months

Alternative Units

  • Weeks: 25.6 weeks
  • Hours: 4,296 hours
  • Minutes: 257,760 minutes
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