About This Tool
Key Features
- Uses the clinically established Naegele's Rule with cycle length adjustment for personalized accuracy
- Displays your current gestational age in weeks and days alongside your trimester stage
- Shows key trimester milestone dates so you can plan appointments and preparations
- Calculates the number of days remaining until your estimated due date
- Works instantly with no account required -- your information stays private
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is a due date calculator?
Due date calculators based on Naegele's Rule provide a reasonable estimate, but only about 5% of babies arrive on the exact calculated date. Most babies are born within two weeks before or after the estimated due date. An early ultrasound (performed between 8-12 weeks) can refine the due date and is generally considered more accurate than LMP-based calculations, especially for women with irregular cycles.
What if I do not know my last menstrual period date?
If you are unsure of your last menstrual period date, your healthcare provider can estimate your due date using an ultrasound, which measures the size of the embryo or fetus. This is especially common for women with irregular cycles. Contact your obstetrician or midwife for an appointment to establish your pregnancy timeline.
Does cycle length affect my due date?
Yes, cycle length can shift your estimated due date. The standard calculation assumes a 28-day cycle. If your cycles are longer, you likely ovulated later, which pushes the due date forward. If your cycles are shorter, ovulation may have occurred earlier, pulling the due date back. Our calculator accounts for this by adjusting the 280-day calculation based on the cycle length you enter.