Introduction
A gestational age calculator helps you find out how far along a pregnancy is. Gestational age is the number of weeks and days since the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP). Doctors use this number to track the baby's growth, plan important tests, and estimate the due date.
This calculator lets you start from whichever value you already know. You can enter your LMP date, your current gestational age, a due date, an ultrasound date, or an estimated conception date. It will then figure out everything else for you — including your trimester, estimated due date, days remaining, and key milestone dates throughout your pregnancy.
You can also compare two dating methods side by side. For example, you can check your LMP-based date against an ultrasound-based date to see if they match. If there is a big difference, the tool will flag it so you can talk to your doctor.
How to Use Our Gestational Age Calculator
Enter one known pregnancy date or value below, and this calculator will show your current gestational age, estimated due date, trimester, conception date, pregnancy progress, and key milestone dates.
Which value do you know? — Pick the one piece of information you already have. You can choose from your last menstrual period (LMP), your current gestational age, a gestational age from a past appointment, your conception date, your estimated due date, or a due date given by ultrasound or your doctor.
Enter Known Value — Type in the date or gestational age that matches your choice above. If you picked LMP, enter the first day of your last period. If you picked a gestational age option, enter the weeks and days. If you picked a due date or conception date, enter that date.
Second Dating Source (optional) — If you want to compare two methods side by side, add a scan-based due date or an LMP date here. The calculator will show both gestational ages and flag any large differences.
Calculate gestational age as of — This is the date you want results for. It defaults to today, but you can change it to any past or future date to see what the gestational age will be on that day. You can also use a date duration calculator to count the exact number of days between any two dates.
Menstrual Cycle Length — Enter your usual cycle length in days. The standard is 28 days. If your cycle is shorter or longer, the calculator adjusts the due date to match.
Press Calculate to see your full results, including a step-by-step breakdown, a pregnancy progress bar, a clinical milestone timeline chart, and a table of important screening and appointment windows. Press Reset to clear all fields and start over.
What Is Gestational Age?
Gestational age is how far along a pregnancy is. It is counted in weeks and days, starting from the first day of the mother's last menstrual period (LMP). This means gestational age starts about two weeks before the baby is actually conceived. A full-term pregnancy is about 40 weeks, or 280 days.
How Is Gestational Age Calculated?
The most common way to find gestational age is to count the number of days from a date — specifically, from the first day of your last period to today. That total is then split into weeks and days. For example, if 145 days have passed since your LMP, your gestational age is 20 weeks and 5 days.
Doctors can also figure out gestational age using an ultrasound scan, a known conception date, or an estimated due date. If your menstrual cycle is longer or shorter than the standard 28 days, the calculation is adjusted to account for that difference. Tracking your menstrual cycle consistently can help make LMP-based dating more accurate.
Why Does Gestational Age Matter?
Gestational age helps doctors track a baby's growth and schedule important tests and checkups. It tells them which trimester you are in, when to order screenings, and when the baby is expected to arrive. Knowing the correct gestational age is one of the most important parts of prenatal care. Tools like a baby percentile calculator also rely on accurate gestational age to assess whether a baby's size and weight are on track.
Trimesters of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is split into three trimesters based on gestational age:
- First Trimester: Week 0 through Week 13. The baby's organs begin to form during this stage.
- Second Trimester: Week 14 through Week 27. The baby grows quickly, and the mother usually starts to feel movement.
- Third Trimester: Week 28 until birth. The baby gains weight and gets ready for delivery.
Monitoring pregnancy weight gain throughout each trimester helps ensure both mother and baby stay healthy.
Estimated Due Date (EDD)
The estimated due date is the day your baby is expected to be born. It is calculated by adding 280 days to the first day of your last period. Keep in mind that only about 5% of babies are born on their exact due date. Most healthy babies arrive between 39 and 41 weeks. For a more detailed breakdown, try our due date calculator. If you are undergoing fertility treatment, an IVF due date calculator uses your transfer or retrieval date for a more precise estimate. You can also use a days until calculator to count down the remaining days to your due date.
LMP vs. Ultrasound Dating
Sometimes the gestational age from an ultrasound does not match the age based on your LMP. Small differences of a few days are normal. If the two dates differ by more than one week in early pregnancy, your doctor may change your due date to match the ultrasound. This is because early ultrasound measurements tend to be very accurate.
Using an ovulation calculator alongside your LMP can also help narrow down when conception likely occurred, which may explain discrepancies between LMP-based and ultrasound-based dating.