How to Calculate Number of Months Between Dates in Google Sheets

To calculate the number of months between two dates in Google Sheets, you can use the DATEDIF function. This function calculates the difference between two dates in years, months, or days.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

1. Open a new Google Sheet.
2. In cell A1, enter the start date (e.g., 1/1/2021).
3. In cell B1, enter the end date (e.g., 12/31/2021).
4. In cell C1, enter the following formula: =DATEDIF(A1, B1, "M").
5. Press Enter. The result will be the number of months between the two dates.

Example

Let's say you want to calculate the number of months between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021.

1. In cell A1, enter the start date: 1/1/2021.
2. In cell B1, enter the end date: 12/31/2021.
3. In cell C1, enter the formula: =DATEDIF(A1, B1, "M").
4. Press Enter.

The result in cell C1 will be 11, which is the number of months between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021.