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Online Due Date Calculator

Online Due Date Calculator

Estimate your baby's expected due date easily and accurately using the Online Due Date Calculator based on your last menstrual period.

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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?

  • Enter the date of your last menstrual period (LMP) into the calculator
  • Click the calculate button to process the information
  • View the estimated due date based on LMP plus 280 days
  • Use the result as a reference for pregnancy planning and prenatal care

Key Features

  • Quickly calculates estimated due date using a standard gestational length formula
  • Requires only the date of your last menstrual period (LMP) as input
  • Provides results accurate within typical obstetric guidelines
  • Simple and easy to use browser-based interface
  • Ideal for pregnancy planning and prenatal monitoring

Examples

  • If your LMP is April 1, 2025, the calculator estimates the due date as January 6, 2026

Common Use Cases

  • Estimating the expected delivery date during early pregnancy
  • Supporting prenatal appointments and checkups
  • Helping expectant parents plan for birth and related activities

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure accurate entry of the last menstrual period date for best results
  • Remember the due date is an estimate and may vary with individual pregnancy conditions
  • Consult healthcare professionals for personalized prenatal guidance

Limitations

  • Irregular menstrual cycles can cause deviations from the estimated due date
  • The calculator does not account for individual variations in gestation length
  • This tool provides an estimate and should not replace medical advice

Frequently Asked Questions

What information do I need to use this calculator?
You only need the date of your last menstrual period (LMP) to calculate the estimated due date.

How accurate is the due date estimate?
The estimate is accurate within typical obstetric guidelines but may vary depending on individual factors such as cycle irregularities.

Can this calculator predict the exact day of delivery?
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

LMP
Last Menstrual Period date, which is the starting point for calculating the due date.
Due Date
The estimated date when the baby is expected to be born, calculated as LMP plus 280 days (40 weeks).
Gestational Length
The typical duration of pregnancy, generally considered as 280 days or 40 weeks.

Quick Knowledge Check

How is the estimated due date calculated in this tool?