Conception calculator

Working back from a due date (or your last period), this estimates when conception most likely happened and the days it could have happened.

Your answer

Most likely conceptionFriday, May 15, 2026
Possible rangeMay 10, 2026 to May 16, 2026
Last period startedFriday, May 1, 2026
  • Sperm can survive about 5 days, so intercourse up to 5 days before ovulation can lead to conception.

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How we worked it out

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  1. Last period = due date − 280 days.
  2. Ovulation and conception are about 14 days after the period starts.

Method and assumptions

The due date is 280 days after the last period, and ovulation is typically about 14 days after it starts, so conception is about 266 days before the due date. Cycles vary, so the real date can be a few days either side.

Questions

When did I conceive if my due date is February 5, 2027?

Most likely around May 15, 2026.

Sources

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