Product Shelf Life Calculator

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Shelf Life Calculator: Stop Food Waste & Stay Safe

Don’t guess — calculate expiry dates instantly. Perfect for pantry items, medicine, skincare, and baby food.

How to Use

  • Enter purchase/opening date
  • Input shelf life in days
  • See expiry date and days remaining

Example: Milk Opened Today, 7-Day Life

Opened: June 1 → Expires: June 8 → 7 days left

Common Shelf Lives

ProductShelf Life (Opened)
Milk5–7 days
Yogurt7–10 days
Eggs3–5 weeks
Chicken1–2 days
Bread5–7 days
Cheese (hard)3–4 weeks

Medicine & Cosmetics

  • Prescriptions: Check label (usually 1 year)
  • Skincare: 6–12 months after opening
  • Makeup: Mascara 3 months, lipstick 1–2 years

Storage Tips

  • Fridge: 0–4°C
  • Freezer: -18°C
  • Keep dry, dark, cool

Pro Tips

  • Label with opening date
  • Use budget tools to plan purchases
  • Freeze extras to extend life

Best Before vs Use By

Best Before: Quality, not safety
Use By: Safety — do not consume after

FAQs

Can I eat after expiry? Use By = no. Best Before = usually safe.

Works for frozen food? Yes — calculate from defrost date.

Auto-update daily? Refresh page.

Conclusion

Save money, reduce waste, stay healthy. Use our shelf life calculator every time you open a new product.

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