DAYS
The DAYS function calculates the number of days between two dates. It helps determine the duration between specific points in time.
Example explanation
The values in column D are calculated using the DAYS function. The DAYS function is applied to the Start Date and End Date in columns B and C, calculating the number of days between the two dates.
Syntax 🔗
=DAYS(End_date, Start_date)
End_date | The end date of the period. |
Start_date | The start date of the period. |
About DAYS 🔗
Use the DAYS function in Excel to calculate the number of days between two dates. This function can help you with project timelines, financial calculations, or tracking events over time.
Examples 🔗
To determine the number of days between two dates, use the DAYS function. If your start date is 15th January 2022 and your end date is 25th January 2022, enter the formula: =DAYS("1/25/2022", "1/15/2022"). This will calculate 10 days between these dates.
For a longer period, such as from 1st January 2022 to 31st March 2022, use the formula: =DAYS("3/31/2022", "1/1/2022"). This will return 89 days.
To find out how many days are left from today until a future date, combine the TODAY function with DAYS. For example, to calculate the days remaining until 1st July 2022, use: =DAYS("7/1/2022", TODAY()).
Notes 🔗
The DAYS function calculates the difference in days between an end date and a start date. Make sure both dates are valid Excel date values or references to cells that contain date values for accurate results.
Questions 🔗
The DAYS function calculates the days by simply subtracting the start date from the end date. This results in the total number of days between the two dates.
Can the DAYS function handle dates in different formats or date serial numbers?Yes, the DAYS function is versatile and can work with dates in various formats as long as they are recognized as valid Excel date values. It can also process date serial numbers directly to compute the day difference.
Is the DAYS function suitable for calculating durations beyond simple calendar days?While the DAYS function is primarily used for calculating the elapsed days between dates, it can be adapted to measure durations in terms of days for various purposes, including project schedules, interest accrual periods, or event intervals.