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Conception Date Calculator

Work backwards from a due date (or last period) to find the likely conception date and the fertile window when conception probably happened.

For general information only — not medical advice. Results are estimates; talk to a doctor or qualified health professional about your own health.

How to use

  1. 1Enter your due date (or the first day of your last period).
  2. 2See the most likely conception date and the range around it.

How it's calculated

Conception ≈ due date − 266 days (38 weeks), which is about 14 days after the last period for a 28-day cycle. Most conceptions fall within a few days either side.

Frequently asked questions

Can I know the exact day I conceived?

Usually not. Sperm live up to 5 days, so intercourse up to 5 days before ovulation can lead to conception.

Is the due date from my scan more accurate?

Yes — a first-trimester ultrasound is the most accurate way to date a pregnancy.

Why is pregnancy 40 weeks if conception is at week 2?

Pregnancy is counted from the last period, about two weeks before conception.