Date Fraction Calculator

Express a date as a decimal year.

Calculate a date as a fraction of the year in decimal. Free date-to-year-fraction converter.

Calculator Inputs

About Fraction of Year

Express a date as a decimal year.

Converts a calendar date to continuous decimal-year notation.

Where it is used

Astronomy, scientific data, financial time-value.

How to use the Fraction of Year

  1. Date β€” enter the value.
  2. Calculate β€” press the Calculate button to see the result instantly above.

Formula

year + (dayOfYear - 1) / daysInYear

Examples

Example

date:2026-07-02
Result: ~2026.5 decimal

Frequently Asked Questions

Why decimal year?
For continuous math on dates (rates, curves).