How to Use DATEDIF Function in Google Sheets to Calculate Date Differences

Learn how to use the DATEDIF function in Google Sheets to calculate the difference between two dates in years, months, or days with easy formulas.

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To use DATEDIF in Google Sheets, enter the formula as follows: `=DATEDIF(start_date, end_date, unit)`. Replace `start_date` and `end_date` with your specific dates and choose `unit` from `"Y"` (years), `"M"` (months), or `"D"` (days). For example, `=DATEDIF(A1, B1, "M")` calculates the months between dates in cells A1 and B1. This function helps you easily measure durations between two dates.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does the DATEDIF function do in Google Sheets? The DATEDIF function calculates the difference between two dates, returning the result in years, months, or days based on the unit you specify.
  2. How do I write the DATEDIF formula to find months between two dates? Use the formula =DATEDIF(start_date, end_date, "M"), replacing start_date and end_date with your actual date references or cell addresses.
  3. Can DATEDIF calculate the difference in days between dates? Yes, by using "D" as the unit parameter in the formula, DATEDIF returns the total number of days between the two dates.
  4. Is DATEDIF function available in both Excel and Google Sheets? Yes, DATEDIF is a legacy function available in both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for calculating date differences.

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