Due Date Calculator

Pregnancy Summary
LMP Date -
Estimated Due Date -
Pregnancy Week -
Progress -
Days Remaining -
Note: The due date is estimated using Naegele's Rule (280 days from the first day of the last menstrual period).

Due Date Calculator

A Due Date Calculator is a helpful pregnancy planning tool that estimates your baby's expected delivery date based on the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). Pregnancy is one of life's most exciting journeys, and knowing your estimated due date allows you to prepare for prenatal appointments, monitor your baby's development, and plan for delivery. Instead of manually counting weeks and days, this calculator performs the calculations instantly using medically accepted pregnancy guidelines.

Healthcare providers typically estimate pregnancy duration as 40 weeks (280 days) from the first day of the last menstrual period. Although every pregnancy is unique and babies may arrive earlier or later than expected, an estimated due date provides an important reference point throughout pregnancy.

Our free Due Date Calculator instantly estimates your expected delivery date, pregnancy progress, current pregnancy week, and remaining days while providing an interactive chart that visually tracks your pregnancy journey.

What Is a Due Date Calculator?

A Due Date Calculator is an online pregnancy tool that estimates when your baby is likely to be born. The calculation is usually based on the first day of your last menstrual period, which is the method most healthcare professionals use during early pregnancy.

The calculator typically provides:

These estimates help expecting parents understand how far the pregnancy has progressed and prepare for upcoming milestones.

Why Is Knowing Your Due Date Important?

Your estimated due date serves as a guide throughout pregnancy. It helps schedule prenatal checkups, ultrasound examinations, routine screenings, vaccinations, and delivery planning. It also enables parents to prepare emotionally, financially, and practically for their baby's arrival.

Although only a small percentage of babies are born exactly on their estimated due date, the calculation provides an important timeline for monitoring fetal development and maternal health.

How Does the Due Date Calculator Work?

The calculator follows the standard pregnancy calculation used in obstetrics by adding approximately 280 days (40 weeks) to the first day of the last menstrual period.

  1. Select the first day of your last menstrual period.
  2. The calculator adds 280 days to estimate the due date.
  3. Your current pregnancy week is calculated.
  4. Pregnancy progress percentage is determined.
  5. The remaining days until the estimated delivery date are displayed.
  6. An interactive doughnut chart visually represents pregnancy progress.

All calculations are performed instantly within your browser without storing any personal health information.

Due Date Calculation Formula

The calculator follows the commonly accepted medical guideline known as Naegele's Rule.

Estimated Due Date = First Day of Last Menstrual Period + 280 Days (40 Weeks)

For example:

This estimate assumes a typical 28-day menstrual cycle and may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Pregnancy Milestones by Trimester

Pregnancy is generally divided into three trimesters, each representing different stages of fetal growth and maternal development.

Tracking your pregnancy week helps you understand the developmental milestones expected during each stage.

Features of This Due Date Calculator

Benefits of Using a Due Date Calculator

A Due Date Calculator provides expecting parents with a convenient way to estimate important pregnancy milestones while reducing the need for manual calendar calculations.

Example Calculation

Suppose the first day of your last menstrual period was 15 March 2026. Entering this date into the calculator instantly estimates your baby's expected due date approximately 40 weeks later while also displaying your current pregnancy week and overall pregnancy progress.

This information helps you better understand your pregnancy timeline and prepare for important prenatal milestones.

Who Can Use This Calculator?

The Due Date Calculator is useful for anyone interested in estimating pregnancy timelines and monitoring pregnancy progress.