Dog Age Calculator

Convert a dog’s age into human years (AKC method).

Result

Human years

29

How it works

Year 1 = 15, year 2 = +9, then +5 per year

Dogs mature fast then slow down. The first year counts as 15 human years, the second adds 9, and each year after adds about 5.

Advertisement

Frequently asked questions

Is one dog year seven human years?

That old rule is too simple; the first years count for much more, which this method reflects.

Does breed matter?

Yes — smaller dogs often live longer, so this is a general estimate.

Advertisement

Related calculators