The conversion
24 ÷ 12 = 2
24 months is 2 years, or about 730 or 731 days, depending on how many leap days fall in that stretch. For a number that doesn't divide evenly, the remainder is extra months: 75 months is 6 years 3 months.
A 24-month car loan
Car loans are quoted in months, so a 24-month loan is a 2-year loan. As an example, borrowing $35,000 at 7% APR (Edmunds reports loan rates averaged about 7% through most of 2026; your rate depends on your credit) for 24 months costs $1,567.04 a month and $2,608.97 in total interest. That's an illustration, not a quote.
| Term | Years | Payment on $35,000 at 7% | Total interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 months | 3 years | $1,080.70 | $3,905 |
| 48 months | 4 years | $838.12 | $5,230 |
| 60 months | 5 years | $693.04 | $6,583 |
| 72 months | 6 years | $596.72 | $7,963 |
| 84 months | 7 years | $528.24 | $9,372 |
Longer terms lower the payment but add interest. The CFPB's own example: $20,000 at 4.75% costs about $597 a month and $1,498 in interest over three years, but about $320 a month and $3,024 in interest over six. Run your own numbers in the auto loan calculator.
Other terms: 36 months · 48 months · 60 months · 72 months · 84 months · 96 months.