This template computes the calendar century number for the gregorian year in parameter. It is different from the astronomical century number (which starts at 0).

Syntax:
{{CENTURY|year}}
  • The year must be astronomical (year=1 in 1 AD (Anno Domini), year=0 in 1 BC, year=-1 in 2 BC).
Examples:
{{CENTURY|1900}} returns 19
{{CENTURY|1901}} returns 20
{{CENTURY|1999}} returns 20
{{CENTURY|2000}} returns 20
{{CENTURY|2001}} returns 21
{{CENTURY|2099}} returns 21
{{CENTURY|2100}} returns 21
{{CENTURY|2101}} returns 22
See also:
Template:DECADE
Template:YEARCC
Template:YEARYY
Template:MONTHDAYS
Template:ISLEAPYEAR
Template:JULIANDAY
Template:WEEKDAY
Template:ISOYEAR
Template:CURRENTCENTURY