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Duration Calculator

Calculate the duration between two dates and times, with options to exclude weekends.

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Mastering Time with the Duration Calculator

The Duration Calculator is a precise tool designed for anyone who needs to measure the time between two points. It's perfect for project managers tracking timelines, HR professionals calculating work hours, or anyone curious about the exact duration between events.

Features

  • Date and Time Precision: Input both a start and end date and time, down to the second, for accurate calculations.
  • Comprehensive Breakdown: View the duration broken down into a human-readable format of days, hours, minutes, and seconds.
  • Total Duration Views: Instantly see the total duration converted into days, hours, minutes, or seconds.
  • Weekend Exclusion: A simple toggle allows you to exclude weekends from the day count, making it ideal for calculating business days or work-related timeframes.
  • Live Calculation: The results update in real-time as you adjust the inputs.

How to Use

  1. Set the Start Date & Time: Use the calendar to pick your start date. Then, adjust the time in the input field next to it (using HH:mm:ss format).
  2. Set the End Date & Time: Do the same for your end point. The tool will show an error if the end date is before the start date.
  3. Toggle Weekends: Click the "Exclude weekends" switch if you only want to count business days in the duration breakdown.
  4. Analyze the Results:
    • The Duration Breakdown card shows the duration in a familiar X days, Y hours... format.
    • The Totals card shows the same duration but converted entirely into one unit (e.g., total hours).
    • If you've excluded weekends, you'll also see a summary of business days versus weekend days.