What Is This Tool?
This Online Due Date Calculator helps you estimate the expected delivery date of a baby by calculating 280 days (or 40 weeks) from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). It is a useful tool in prenatal care and pregnancy planning.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the date of your last menstrual period (LMP) into the calculator
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Click the calculate button to process the information
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View the estimated due date based on LMP plus 280 days
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Use the result as a reference for pregnancy planning and prenatal care
Key Features
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Quickly calculates estimated due date using a standard gestational length formula
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Requires only the date of your last menstrual period (LMP) as input
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Provides results accurate within typical obstetric guidelines
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Simple and easy to use browser-based interface
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Ideal for pregnancy planning and prenatal monitoring
Examples
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If your LMP is April 1, 2025, the calculator estimates the due date as January 6, 2026
Common Use Cases
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Estimating the expected delivery date during early pregnancy
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Supporting prenatal appointments and checkups
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Helping expectant parents plan for birth and related activities
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate entry of the last menstrual period date for best results
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Remember the due date is an estimate and may vary with individual pregnancy conditions
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Consult healthcare professionals for personalized prenatal guidance
Limitations
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Irregular menstrual cycles can cause deviations from the estimated due date
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The calculator does not account for individual variations in gestation length
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This tool provides an estimate and should not replace medical advice
Frequently Asked Questions
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What information do I need to use this calculator?
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You only need the date of your last menstrual period (LMP) to calculate the estimated due date.
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How accurate is the due date estimate?
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The estimate is accurate within typical obstetric guidelines but may vary depending on individual factors such as cycle irregularities.
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Can this calculator predict the exact day of delivery?
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No, it provides an estimated due date based on a standard gestational length, but actual delivery can occur before or after this date.
Key Terminology
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LMP
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Last Menstrual Period date, which is the starting point for calculating the due date.
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Due Date
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The estimated date when the baby is expected to be born, calculated as LMP plus 280 days (40 weeks).
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Gestational Length
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The typical duration of pregnancy, generally considered as 280 days or 40 weeks.