Step-by-step instructions
- Enter or select Distance number in days.
- Tap Calculate.
- Review the result shown directly below the calculator.
Maya Distance Number Calculator
Express a Maya-style distance number in Long Count units.
How to use the Maya Distance Number Calculator
Express a Maya-style distance number in Long Count units.
What the inputs mean
- Distance number in days
- Enter the measurement shown, using consistent units.
Formula or calculation method
Long Count arithmetic uses 1 k'in = 1 day; 20 k'in = 1 uinal; 18 uinal = 1 tun = 360 days; 20 tun = 1 katun = 7,200 days; and 20 katun = 1 baktun = 144,000 days.
Example
Enter the requested Maya calendar or number values and compare the result with the documented cycle lengths shown in the explanation.
How to understand the result
Use the result as an estimate based on the values you entered. For planning decisions, double-check that the input units and assumptions match your real situation.
Tip: Keep all values in compatible units and use values from the same time period when the calculator compares two amounts.