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Estimated due date calculator

Estimate a due date from the last menstrual period or conception date. Data is processed only in your browser, and the page explains the formula and limitations of the result.

Reviewed: 3 August 2026Processed locally

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Enter data

The type of known date and reference date. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

How to use the calculator

  1. Enter the required data: the type of known date and reference date.
  2. Check the values and select “Calculate”.
  3. Review the primary result and the detailed calculation components.

Calculation details

Formula and calculation method

Due date = first day of last menstrual period + 280 days, or estimated conception date + 266 days.

Worked example

For a last menstrual period beginning on 1 January, the indicative due date is 280 days later in early October.

Limitations

  • This is a statistical estimate; clinical dating uses cycle history and ultrasound findings.

Sources

Engine version: 1.0 · Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is the entered data sent to a server?

No. The calculation runs locally in your browser and the values are not saved by default.

Is the result definitive?

Not always. This is a statistical estimate; clinical dating uses cycle history and ultrasound findings.

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