Time of Death Estimator

Calculate Time of Death Estimator instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

Time of Death Estimator

Body temp°C
Ambient temp°C
Hours post-mortem
5.8588
Henssge formula approxCalculate Time of Death Estimator instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

More about: Time of Death Estimator

What it calculates

The “Time of Death Estimator” calculator computes Hours post-mortem from 2 parameters: body temp (°C), ambient temp (°C).

A handy everyday calculator for daily tasks.

Example calculation

With parameters Body temp = 32 °C, Ambient temp = 20 °C the result is 5.86 (Henssge formula approx).

How to use

  1. Enter body temp and ambient temp — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. Hours post-mortem is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is Time of Death Estimator calculated?
The Time of Death Estimator calculator computes Hours post-mortem from body temp, ambient temp. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Time of Death Estimator calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.

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