A semester is half a year, or 6 months. Whether you are counting academic semesters or just measuring in half-year chunks, this semester calculator gives you the count.
Semester calculator
Using the calculator
Select start and end dates. Results show semesters to one decimal, plus equivalent years, months, and quarters. Works backward too - start date after end date yields negative values.
Semester applications
- Academic planning: Fall and Spring semesters
- Financial reporting: H1 and H2 half-year reports
- Subscription billing: Semi-annual payment plans
- Dental checkups: The recommended "every 6 months" (9/10 dentists approve!)
