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How many weeks pregnant am I? Gestational age in weeks + days

Due date math is a mix of conventions (LMP + 280 days), ultrasound measurements, and specialty rules like IVF dating. This page walks through the ideas so you can ask sharper questions at visits.

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Use these tools while you read—keep the same LMP or ultrasound anchor your clinician documented.

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Methods, accuracy, and examples

Gestational age is usually reported as weeks + days from LMP unless your chart uses ultrasound-based dating exclusively.

If two apps disagree, compare anchors (LMP vs conception vs ultrasound) and rounding rules—not just the headline integer week.

Our dedicated route /how-many-weeks-pregnant opens a week-first experience similar to this topic page.

How to use this page with your pregnancy timeline

If you are pregnant after loss, some educational milestones feel emotionally loaded. It is okay to mute week-by-week apps and rely more on direct clinician reassurance until anxiety feels manageable again.

If you read multiple websites and they disagree, prioritize the source tied to your country’s maternity guidance and your own hospital’s patient education. Then use our calculators to rehearse numbers in the same units your portal displays.

Medical responsibility reminder

This article is educational. It does not diagnose, treat, or triage emergencies. Always follow your licensed obstetric clinician, midwife, or local emergency guidance.

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Switch between LMP, conception, and ultrasound modes, see your week and trimester, and save a snapshot for your next visit. Educational estimates only—always confirm with your clinician.

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FAQ deep dives

Prefer a hub view? Browse the pregnancy FAQ index or open the main calculator.

Questions about this topic

Short answers for quick reading. Explore linked guides for depth.

Is an app due date “official”?
Not automatically. Your clinician documents official dating using policies that may differ from consumer app defaults.
Why do LMP and ultrasound disagree sometimes?
Ovulation timing, irregular cycles, and measurement averages can shift the best anchor. Early ultrasound often clarifies dating when LMP is fuzzy.
How do I count weeks at home?
Use our pregnancy week calculator and how many weeks pregnant tool, then confirm at your appointment.

Educational content only—not medical advice. Last reviewed for clarity: May 2026.