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Age calculation determines a person's current age based on their birth year and the current year, with adjustment for whether their birthday has already occurred in the current year.
The calculator uses the age calculation formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates chronological age by subtracting birth year from current year, then adjusts for whether the person has celebrated their birthday in the current calendar year.
Details: Accurate age calculation is essential for legal documents, medical assessments, educational enrollment, retirement planning, and various administrative purposes where precise age determination is required.
Tips: Enter birth year and current year as four-digit numbers. Select "Yes" if the birthday has already occurred in the current year, or "No" if it hasn't occurred yet. Birth year must be less than or equal to current year.
Q1: Why subtract 1 if birthday hasn't passed?
A: Because the person hasn't reached their actual birth date in the current year, so they are technically one year younger than the simple year difference.
Q2: What if I don't know if my birthday has passed?
A: Check the current date and compare it to your birth date. If the current date is before your birth date in the current year, select "No".
Q3: Can this calculator calculate age in months or days?
A: This calculator provides age in years only. For more precise age calculation including months and days, exact birth date is required.
Q4: What is the valid range for birth year?
A: Birth year should be between 1900 and current year. The calculator automatically sets current year as default for convenience.
Q5: Is this calculation method universally accepted?
A: Yes, this is the standard method for calculating chronological age in most countries and legal systems.