50/50
Parent A
49.9%
182 overnights
Parent B
50.1%
183 overnights
Parenting time calculator
Visitation Calculator
Estimate visitation percentages and parenting time from overnight counts. Enter the number of overnights each parent receives to calculate visitation percentages and total parenting time.
Calculator
Calculate visitation percentage
Parent A
49.9%
182 overnights
Parent B
50.1%
183 overnights
Results
Total overnights: 365
Parent A has 182 overnights (49.9%). Parent B has 183 overnights (50.1%). This is generally considered equal parenting time.
Examples
Common visitation percentage examples
60/40
Parent A
60.0%
219 overnights
Parent B
40.0%
146 overnights
70/30
Parent A
70.1%
256 overnights
Parent B
29.9%
109 overnights
80/20
Parent A
80.0%
292 overnights
Parent B
20.0%
73 overnights
How visitation percentage is calculated
Visitation percentage is commonly estimated from overnight counts. The basic formula is: Visitation Percentage = (Parent Overnights ÷ Total Overnights) × 100.
Courts often use overnight counts when estimating parenting time percentages because overnights are easier to document than partial-day exchanges. This calculator is a planning tool, and local rules may treat holidays, school breaks, or partial days differently.
Visitation schedules and parenting time
A visitation schedule explains when each parent has time with the child. A parenting plan may also cover exchanges, holidays, school breaks, transportation, and decision-making rules.
When comparing custody vs visitation terminology, custody may describe legal authority or physical care, while visitation often describes scheduled parenting time. In practice, many families still calculate both using overnight totals and parenting time percentages.
FAQ
What is a visitation calculator? +
A visitation calculator estimates each parent’s parenting time percentage from overnight counts, helping families compare visitation schedules and custody arrangements.
How is visitation percentage calculated? +
Visitation percentage is usually calculated by dividing a parent’s overnights by total overnights, then multiplying by 100.
Is visitation the same as custody? +
The terms are related but not always identical. Custody can refer to legal decision-making and physical care, while visitation often describes scheduled parenting time for a parent.
How many overnights equal 50/50 visitation? +
In a 365-day year, 50/50 visitation is usually about 182 or 183 overnights for each parent.
Can visitation percentages vary by year? +
Yes. Holidays, school calendars, leap years, and custom parenting plans can shift the final percentage from year to year.
Do courts use overnight counts? +
Courts and child support guidelines often use overnight counts when estimating physical custody, visitation, or parenting time percentages, though rules vary by jurisdiction.