Carbon-14 Dating Age Calculator

Estimate age from ¹⁴C fraction remaining: t = −t½ × log₂(N/N₀) = t½ × ln(N₀/N) / ln(2). t½(¹⁴C) = 5730 yr.

 
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Physical Constants Reference
ConstantSymbolValue
Speed of lightc2.99792458×10⁸
Planck's constanth6.62607015×10⁻³‴
Boltzmann constant1.380649×10⁻²³
Avogadro's numberNₐ6.02214076×10²³
Gravitational constantG6.6743×10⁻¹¹
Gas constantR8.31446
Elementary chargee1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹
Electron massmₑ9.1093837015×10⁻³¹
Proton massmₚ1.67262192369×10⁻²⁷
Fine-structure constantα7.2973525693×10⁻³
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How It Works

Estimate age from ¹⁴C fraction remaining: t = −t½ × log₂(N/N₀) = t½ × ln(N₀/N) / ln(2). t½(¹⁴C) = 5730 yr

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • ¹⁴C fraction remaining: t = −t½ × log₂ = t½ × ln / ln — The ¹⁴c fraction remaining: t = −t½ × log₂ = t½ × ln / ln recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the carbon-14 dating result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the ¹⁴C fraction remaining: t = −t½ × log₂ = t½ × ln / ln for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Estimate age from ¹⁴C fraction remaining: t = −t½ × log₂(N/N₀) = t½ × ln(N₀/N) / ln(2). t½(¹⁴C) = 5730 yr. Use the carbon-14 dating result to inform your clinical assessment.

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