How it is calculated
The calculator uses Naegele’s rule, adjusted for cycle length:
- Due date = first day of last period + 280 + (cycle length − 28) days
- Approximate conception = first day of last period + (cycle length − 14) days
Estimate only, not medical advice.
Worked example
First day of last period 10 January 2026:
- 28-day cycle: due date 17 October 2026, conception about 24 January 2026
- 32-day cycle: due date 280 + 4 days = 21 October 2026
Why your number may differ
Only about 1 in 20 babies arrive exactly on the due date, and an ultrasound dating scan is more accurate. Estimate only, not medical advice.