Weeks in Life Calculator
Visualize your life in weeks and gain perspective on time
Enter Your Information
Calculate how many weeks you've lived and have remaining
Global average is ~73 years. Developed countries: 80-85 years.
About This Calculator
The Weeks in Life Calculator helps you visualize your life in weeks, providing a unique perspective on time and mortality. This tool was inspired by Tim Urban's "Wait But Why" article about life in weeks.
How It Works
- Enter your date of birth
- Set your expected life expectancy (default is 80 years)
- See how many weeks you've lived and have remaining
- Visualize your life progress with charts and grids
Why Weeks?
Thinking about life in weeks rather than years provides a more granular and meaningful perspective. A year feels long, but 52 weeks feels more tangible. This visualization helps many people appreciate each week and make more intentional choices about how they spend their time.