Work Experience Calculator
Add up service across several jobs Β· total days, months and years
Employment periods
Type 8 digits (e.g. 20000101 β 2000-01-01), or tap π
to pick from a calendar.
How experience is converted
| Figure | Formula | Typically used for |
|---|---|---|
| Total days | end β start + 1 | Employment certificates |
| Months | total days Γ· 30 | Government forms |
| Years | total days Γ· 365 | Licences, trade certifications |
| Calendar | counted in whole months | CVs and rΓ©sumΓ©s |
Awarding bodies differ. Check the rule on your specific form before you submit, especially where a few days decide eligibility.
FAQ
Does the total include the last day?
Most employment certificates and licence applications count both the first and the last day of service. Jan 1 to Dec 31 of the same year is 365 days, not 364. This calculator includes the end date by default; untick the box for a plain date difference.
How do I add up experience from several jobs?
Add one row per employer and the totals are summed automatically. Note that most awarding bodies will not count the same calendar period twice, so overlapping rows trigger a warning.
Why show years as both 365-day and calendar figures?
Different bodies convert differently. Engineering and trade licences usually divide total days by 365, while HR and immigration forms often count calendar months. This tool shows total days, months and decimal years side by side so you can use whichever your form asks for.
Do probation and unpaid leave count?
Probation is normally part of continuous service. Unpaid leave, sabbaticals and long-term sick leave are often excluded. If you need to exclude a period, split that job into two rows around the gap.
Can I use this for a visa or PR application?
It gives you the day count and the year conversion, which is what most skilled-worker and permanent-residence forms ask for. Always enter the dates exactly as they appear on your reference letters, since immigration officers check against those documents.
What counts as a month here?
The month figure divides total days by 30, which is the convention on most official forms. The years-months-days breakdown uses 365 days per year and 30 days per month for the remainder.
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