What is the difference between nominal age and actual age?
Actual age counts completed years from birth — you gain one year on each birthday, which is the legal and international standard. Nominal age (虚岁) is a Chinese tradition: you start at age 1 at birth and gain one year each Lunar New Year, usually 1-2 years higher than actual age.
How to calculate days between two dates?
Subtract the start date from the end date to get the number of days. This age calculator can also be used for project timelines and countdowns. For more complex date calculations (e.g., working days), try our Date Calculator tool.
What age group am I in?
Common age group classifications: Infant (0-1), Toddler (1-3), Preschool (3-6), Child (6-12), Adolescent (12-18), Young Adult (18-45), Middle-aged (45-60), Senior (60+).