24 weeks pregnant baby size
By Pregora Editorial Team · Updated 2026-05-07 · 3 min read
At 24 weeks pregnant, your baby is about 30 cm / 11.8 in long and weighs around 600 g / 21 oz — comparable in size to a corn cob. About the length of a corn cob — and reaching the 'viability' milestone.
Length
30 cm / 11.8 in
Weight
600 g / 21 oz
Size of
Corn cob
Week 24 milestones
- Lungs are developing surfactant (critical for breathing after birth)
- Baby is now considered 'viable' — could survive with intensive NICU care
- Taste buds are forming — baby tastes amniotic fluid flavours
- Sleep cycles are establishing (baby has wake/sleep patterns)
Tip for week 24
Glucose tolerance test (gestational diabetes screening) typically happens between weeks 24-28.
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Disclaimer: Baby measurements are population averages — individual babies vary. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised growth assessments based on your ultrasound scans.
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