How to Calculate the Number of Days in a Month Using Excel
Learn how to calculate the total days in any month in Excel using the EOMONTH and DAY functions with a simple formula.
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To calculate days from a month in Excel, use the formula `=DAY(EOMONTH(date, 0))`. Replace `date` with a cell reference or a specific date formatted as `yyyy-mm-dd`. This formula uses the `EOMONTH` function to find the last day of the month and the `DAY` function to extract the day number, giving you the total number of days in that month.
FAQs & Answers
- What Excel formula shows how many days are in a given month? You can use the formula =DAY(EOMONTH(date, 0)) where 'date' is a cell with a date or a date value to find the number of days in that month.
- How does the EOMONTH function work in Excel? EOMONTH returns the serial number for the last day of the month, a specified number of months before or after a given date.
- Can I calculate the number of days in a month without VBA in Excel? Yes, using =DAY(EOMONTH(date, 0)) provides a simple formula-based way without needing any macros or VBA.