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Conception Calculator

A Conception Calculator is a free online tool that estimates when did I conceive using when did I conceive, conception date calculator, how to calculate conception date. Coaches, clinicians, and people tracking their health use it to set targets, track progress, and screen for risk.

Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required

Results

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Quick reference

Ways to estimate conception:

You knowEstimate
Last menstrual period~14 days after LMP start
Due dateDue date minus 266 days
Ultrasound (gestational age)Back-calculate from weeks

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This calculator gives you the same number a clinician would compute by hand from your inputs. It is informational, never a substitute for a doctor. If a result surprises you, write it down and discuss it at your next appointment — that conversation is the goal, not a verdict from a webpage.

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Interpretation guide

Pregnancy timing terms:

TermMeaning
Gestational ageCounted from LMP, not conception
ConceptionUsually around ovulation
Full term~40 weeks from LMP
Conception to due dateAbout 266 days

Formula & methodology

Formula: Conception date approx = LMP first day + 14 days = due date - 266 days

Conception usually occurs around ovulation, about 14 days after the first day of your last menstrual period for a typical cycle. The calculator estimates the conception date from your LMP, your due date (subtracting 266 days), or an ultrasound's gestational age. Note that pregnancy 'weeks' are counted from the LMP, roughly two weeks before conception, which is why gestational age exceeds the time since conception.

Frequently asked questions

How is the conception date calculated?
Typically about 14 days after the start of your last period, or your due date minus 266 days.
Is conception the same as the LMP date?
No. Gestational age is counted from the last period, but conception happens about two weeks later, around ovulation.
How accurate is a conception date estimate?
It's approximate, since ovulation timing varies. An early ultrasound gives the most reliable dating.
Can I find conception from my due date?
Yes. Subtract 266 days (38 weeks) from the due date for an estimated conception date.
Why count pregnancy from the last period?
It's an observable date, unlike conception, so clinicians standardize gestational age from the LMP (~40 weeks total).