Pregnancy week by week / Week 24
24 weeks pregnant
That’s 6 months — the second trimester, with 16 weeks to go.
Baby size at 24 weeks
Your baby is about 30 cm (11.8 in) long and weighs about 0.60 kg (1 lb 5 oz) — roughly the size of an ear of corn.
What’s happening at 24 weeks
A milestone week — the baby reaches the point of viability. The face is fully formed and the inner ear controls balance.
Common symptoms at 24 weeks pregnant
- •Regular kicks
- •Backache
- •Leg cramps
- •Dry, blurry eyes
- •Glucose screening around now
Every pregnancy is different — you may have all, some or none of these. Contact your doctor or midwife about anything that concerns you.
Count down to your due date
If you’re 24 weeks pregnant today, your due date is around Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Adjust the date below and create a free countdown to share.
First day of your last menstrual period (how doctors date a pregnancy)
⚕️ This is an estimate based on Naegele’s rule (40 weeks from your last period). Only about 1 in 20 babies arrive on the exact due date. Always confirm with your doctor or midwife.
FAQ
How many months is 24 weeks pregnant?
24 weeks pregnant is about 6 months, in the second trimester.
How big is the baby at 24 weeks?
At 24 weeks the baby is about 30 cm (11.8 in) long and weighs about 0.60 kg (1 lb 5 oz) — roughly the size of an ear of corn.
What are the symptoms at 24 weeks pregnant?
Common symptoms around 24 weeks include regular kicks, backache, leg cramps, dry, blurry eyes. Symptoms vary a lot from person to person — contact your provider if anything worries you.
When is my due date if I am 24 weeks pregnant?
If you are exactly 24 weeks pregnant today, your estimated due date is around Tuesday, October 6, 2026 — 16 weeks from now. Use the calculator below with your real last-period date for a personalised estimate.
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