Maya Long Count Difference Calculator

Step-by-step instructions

1. Enter or select Baktun.
2. Enter or select Katun.
3. Enter or select Tun.
4. Enter or select Uinal.
5. Enter or select K'in.
6. Enter or select Second baktun.
7. Enter or select Second katun.
8. Enter or select Second tun.
9. Enter or select Second uinal.
10. Enter or select Second k'in.
11. Tap Calculate.
12. Review the result shown directly below the calculator.

What the inputs mean

Baktun

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Katun

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Tun

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Uinal

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K'in

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Second baktun

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Second katun

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Second tun

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Second uinal

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Second k'in

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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.