Estimate the age of ancient organic materials with our Carbon-14 Dating Calculator. Input the remaining C-14 percentage, use the 5,730-year half-life, and get accurate results with downloadable PDF reports.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| C-14 Remaining | |
| Estimated Age | |
| Approximate Year (BC/AD) |
Fun Fact: Carbon-14 dating, developed by Willard Libby in 1949, revolutionized archaeology by allowing precise dating of organic materials up to 50,000 years old!
Carbon-14 Reference Chart
| C-14 Remaining (%) | Estimated Age (Years) |
|---|---|
| 50 | 5,730 |
| 25 | 11,460 |
| 12.5 | 17,190 |
| 6.25 | 22,920 |
| 3.125 | 28,650 |
Notes:
- Ages are calculated using the standard half-life of 5,730 years.
- Results are approximate and assume consistent atmospheric C-14 levels.
- Carbon-14 dating is effective for samples up to ~50,000 years old.
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