Age Calculator
Calculate your exact age in years, months, days, hours, and minutes. Find out how many days until your next birthday.
Age Calculator
Enter your birth date to calculate your exact age
Age Milestones
Important ages and what they mean
Legal Milestones
Financial Milestones
Generational Categories
Which generation do you belong to?
| Generation | Birth Years | Age in 2024 | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha | 2010-2025 | 0-14 | Digital natives, AI-first generation |
| Generation Z | 1997-2012 | 12-27 | Social media natives, entrepreneurial |
| Millennials | 1981-1996 | 28-43 | Tech-savvy, value-driven, diverse |
| Generation X | 1965-1980 | 44-59 | Independent, work-life balance focused |
| Baby Boomers | 1946-1964 | 60-78 | Optimistic, competitive, workaholic |
| Silent Generation | 1928-1945 | 79-96 | Traditionalist, conformist, civic-minded |
Life Expectancy Information
Average life expectancy by age and gender (US, 2024)
Average Life Expectancy
Factors Affecting Longevity
- • Regular exercise and healthy diet
- • Not smoking or excessive drinking
- • Managing stress and mental health
- • Regular medical checkups
- • Strong social connections
- • Genetics and family history
Note: Life expectancy is statistical and varies greatly based on lifestyle, genetics, healthcare access, and many other factors. These numbers are averages and don't predict individual lifespans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my calculated age slightly different from what I expected?
Our calculator uses precise date arithmetic, accounting for leap years and the exact number of days in each month. Small differences might occur if you're used to rough mental calculations.
How accurate is this age calculator?
The calculator is completely accurate for Gregorian calendar dates. It accounts for leap years and calculates the exact number of days, hours, and minutes you've been alive.
What if I was born before 1900?
The calculator works for any date supported by modern browsers, typically from the year 1900 onwards. For earlier dates, the accuracy depends on historical calendar systems.
Does this account for leap seconds?
No, this calculator uses standard calendar time and doesn't account for leap seconds, which are rare adjustments made to coordinate universal time.