Due Date Calculator

Estimates delivery by adding 280 days to first day of LMP. Adjusts for cycle length difference from 28-day standard.

Guides & Reference

How It Works

Estimates delivery by adding 280 days to first day of LMP. Adjusts for cycle length difference from 28-day standard.

Quick Reference

LMP Jan 1

+280 days

Due Oct 8

LMP March 15

+280 days

Due Dec 20

Normal delivery window

37-42 weeks

5-week range

Tips & Shortcuts

Early ultrasound at 8-12 weeks is most accurate.

Normal delivery: 37-42 weeks. Only 5% on exact due date.

Common Mistakes

Treating due date as guaranteed delivery date

Due date is 40-week estimate. Normal range spans 5 weeks.

Not adjusting for irregular cycle

Longer cycles push due date later.

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard method adds 280 days (40 weeks) to the first day of your last period. This is Naegele's Rule, used globally.

For day-5 embryo transfer, add 261 days. For day-3, add 263 days. For day-6, add 260 days. IVF due dates are typically more precise than LMP-based estimates.

A first-trimester ultrasound (7–13 weeks) is accurate within ±5–7 days — more reliable than LMP dating, especially for irregular periods.

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