Pregnancy Conception Calculator

Estimates conception week by subtracting 2 from gestational week. Conception occurs approximately 2 weeks after LMP.

Guides & Reference

How It Works

Estimates conception week by subtracting 2 from gestational week. Conception occurs approximately 2 weeks after LMP.

Quick Reference

Week 1

LMP week 1

Not yet pregnant

Week 2

Ovulation week

Conception occurs

Week 4

Implantation

Pregnancy hormone rises

Tips & Shortcuts

Most accurate: ovulation tracking or early ultrasound.

Implantation occurs 6-12 days after fertilization.

Common Mistakes

Confusing fertilization with implantation date

Fertilization at ovulation. Implantation 6-12 days later.

Using for precise paternity timing

Sperm survive 3-5 days creating multi-day window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conception occurs at fertilization, 12–24 hours after ovulation. Since sperm survive 3–5 days, intercourse up to 5 days before ovulation can lead to conception.

Yes. Subtract 266 days from your due date for the estimated conception date. The actual window spans about 5–7 days due to ovulation variability.

Ovulation timing varies even in regular cycles. A first-trimester ultrasound at 10–13 weeks is the most accurate dating method.

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