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Half Life Calculator — Decay Formula

Private, client-side calculation

Half Life Calculator

Calculate remaining amount, percent decayed, decay constant and elapsed half-lives with exponential decay formulas.

units
days
days
%
STEP 01🧪
Enter the sample
Add the starting amount and choose the quantity unit shown in results.
STEP 02⏱️
Set half-life and time
Use the same time unit for half-life and elapsed time so the ratio is valid.
STEP 03📉
Read the decay curve
See remaining amount, decayed amount, half-lives elapsed and time to target.
Remaining
Enter details
🧬
Remaining %
of initial sample
%
Decayed
lost from initial
📉
Half-lives
elapsed cycles
⏱️
Decay Constant
per time unit
λ
Decay Inputs
units
days
days
%
Decay Curve
📉

Hit Calculate to see your decay curve

Target Time
🎯

Calculate to solve for target time

Half-life Metrics
🧮

Metrics appear after calculation

✦ Result Explainer

Your explanation appears here

▣ Action Plan
📋

Your plan appears after calculation

◎ What If Simulator

Preview remaining amount at another elapsed time without changing your main result.

Calculate your baseline first

● Ask About Your Result
Calculate first, then ask about remaining amount, decay constants or target time.
Frequently Asked Questions

It uses N(t) = N₀ × (1/2)^(t / t½), where N₀ is the initial amount, t is elapsed time and t½ is the half-life. The calculation runs locally in your browser.

The decay constant is λ = ln(2) / half-life. It expresses the exponential decay rate per selected time unit, such as per day or per hour.

Yes, as long as half-life and elapsed time use the same unit. If the half-life is in days, enter elapsed time in days; if it is in years, enter elapsed time in years.

Science & Calculation Disclaimer

Results are estimates generated locally in your browser using standard exponential decay equations. They are for informational and educational purposes only. For laboratory safety, radiation handling, medicine dosing, environmental compliance or engineering decisions, use verified source data and qualified professional guidance. VisionVix accepts no liability for decisions based on this output.

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