Days to weeks converter
Provide a time below to convert days (d) to weeks (wk). For the reverse direction, visit the weeks to days converter.
1 day equals 1/7 of a week, or approximately 0.142857 weeks. This is a standard time conversion used in calendar systems worldwide.
To convert days to weeks, divide the measurement in days by 7. To convert weeks to days, multiply the value in weeks by 7.
Days
Definition: A day (symbol: d) is a unit of time equal to 24 hours, representing the time Earth takes to complete one rotation on its axis.
History: The concept of a day has been fundamental to human timekeeping since ancient times, based on the cycle of day and night caused by Earth's rotation.
Current use: Days are used universally for calendar systems, scheduling, planning, and measuring longer durations of time. They form the basis of weeks, months, and years.
Weeks
Definition: A week (symbol: wk) is a unit of time equal to 7 days. It is a fundamental unit in calendar systems worldwide.
History: The seven-day week has ancient origins, with roots in Babylonian astronomy and later adopted by many cultures. The modern week became standardized through Roman and Christian influence.
Current use: Weeks are used universally for organizing time in calendars, work schedules, planning, and social activities. The seven-day week is nearly universal across all cultures today.
| Days [d] | Weeks [wk] |
|---|---|
| 1 d | 0.142857 wk |
| 2 d | 0.285714 wk |
| 3 d | 0.428571 wk |
| 7 d | 1 wk |
| 14 d | 2 wk |
| 21 d | 3 wk |
| 28 d | 4 wk |
| 56 d | 8 wk |
| 84 d | 12 wk |
| 182 d | 26 wk |
| 365 d | 52.142857 wk |