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Convert clinician-confirmed pregnancy weeks and days into an everyday month and trimester estimate.
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FREE PREGNANCY WEEKS-TO-MONTHS CALCULATOR
Convert pregnancy weeks into months and trimesters
Enter the completed pregnancy weeks and additional days given by your clinician to see an easy month and trimester estimate.
Your pregnancy timeline
Gestational age
Approximate month
Trimester
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Pregnancy care is recorded in weeksDoctors use completed weeks and days because months have different lengths. The month shown here is an everyday-language approximation.
Dating may change after an ultrasoundPregnancy is commonly counted from the first day of the last menstrual period, but an early ultrasound may provide a more appropriate estimated due date.
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- ✓See your current stage without recalculating each time.
- ✓Organise appointments and pregnancy milestones in one private view.
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WHAT YOUR ESTIMATE SHOWS
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- ✓Translate completed weeks and additional days into an approximate month.
- ✓Show which trimester those weeks fall within.
- ✓Make clinical week-based dating easier to explain in everyday language.
USEFUL TO KNOW
Keep this in mind
- —Make calendar months exactly equal to four-week blocks.
- —Confirm or change the gestational age recorded by your care provider.
- —Assess how a pregnancy is progressing.
This is an estimation based on the details entered. Please consult your gynaecologist to confirm the outcome when it relates to your care.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR PREGNANCY TIMELINE
Why pregnancy is counted in weeks
Pregnancy can sound confusing when one person says “20 weeks” and another says “five months.” Weeks are more precise, so that is the language your gynaecologist will usually use for appointments, scans and your estimated due date.
Gestational age
This is the standard medical way to date a pregnancy. Counting usually begins on the first day of your last menstrual period, approximately two weeks before conception in a typical cycle.
Fetal age
This refers to time since conception. Because the exact day of conception is often uncertain, it is usually about two weeks less than gestational age and is not the main dating method used in pregnancy care.
Pregnancy weeks and approximate months
Calendar months are not exactly four weeks long, so there is no perfect weeks-to-months conversion. Use this chart for everyday conversation, but continue using your completed weeks and days for medical care.
| Completed pregnancy weeks | Approximate month | Trimester |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 weeks | Month 1 | First |
| 5–8 weeks | Month 2 | First |
| 9–13 weeks | Month 3 | First |
| 14–17 weeks | Month 4 | Second |
| 18–22 weeks | Month 5 | Second |
| 23–27 weeks | Month 6 | Second |
| 28–31 weeks | Month 7 | Third |
| 32–35 weeks | Month 8 | Third |
| 36–40 weeks | Month 9 | Third |
| 41–42 weeks | More than 9 months | Third |
First trimester: weeks 1–13
Early development happens quickly. Many people arrange their first antenatal visit during this period. Your clinician may confirm dates using your period history and an ultrasound.
Second trimester: weeks 14–27
The pregnancy continues to develop and routine care may include monitoring growth and discussing movements, scans and your health with your maternity-care team.
Third trimester: week 28 onward
Appointments often become more frequent as birth approaches. Your care team monitors you and the baby and helps you prepare for labour and delivery.
Why your date may change
An estimated due date is commonly calculated as 40 weeks, or 280 days, from the first day of the last menstrual period. An early ultrasound can lead your clinician to use a different date when it gives a more reliable estimate.
What “term” means
A due date provides an estimated pregnancy timeline. Clinicians use more specific language near the end of pregnancy:
- Preterm: before 37 completed weeks.
- Early term: 37 weeks through 38 weeks and 6 days.
- Full term: 39 weeks through 40 weeks and 6 days.
- Late term: 41 weeks through 41 weeks and 6 days.
- Postterm: 42 weeks and beyond.
Questions about pregnancy weeks, months and the calculator
Why do doctors count pregnancy in weeks instead of months?
Weeks and days give a more precise timeline for appointments, scans and milestones. Calendar months vary in length, so the month is best understood as an everyday approximation.
How many weeks are in one pregnancy month?
A pregnancy month is slightly longer than four weeks on average. This is why simply dividing the week number by four can make the month appear further ahead than expected.
How many weeks is five months pregnant?
Five months is approximately 18 to 22 completed weeks. Continue using your confirmed week-and-day count as the main pregnancy reference.
What does My Pregnancy Week Tracker show?
It converts completed pregnancy weeks and additional days into an approximate month and shows whether the date falls in the first, second or third trimester.
Can I keep my pregnancy dates in ParentAura?
Yes. My Pregnancy Week Tracker shows your completed weeks, approximate month and trimester, while My Due Date & Pregnancy Timeline can keep your confirmed due date and important dates together in your private dashboard.
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My Due Date & Pregnancy Timeline
The matching ParentAura+ App keeps the dates and updates you choose to add together, so your own pattern becomes easier to follow over time.