Classic EDD

Naegele’s Rule Calculator

Traditional EDD: add 1 year, subtract 3 months, add 7 days to LMP — shown next to the 280-day total.

Enter a valid LMP (not in the future).
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Naegele vs 280-day

How this tool helps you

Purpose, how to use it, and benefits — the interactive tool is in the card above whenever you want to jump back.

Purpose

Naegele’s rule is the classic teaching formula: add one year, subtract three months, add seven days to the LMP. This page shows that side by side with the simpler “+280 days” result.

How to use it

Enter your LMP and tap Apply. If both dates match or differ by a day, you will see why month lengths create tiny differences.

Educational benefit

Students, doulas, and curious parents understand how textbook rules connect to calendar arithmetic.

Read more: FAQs & context

Clinical practice

Real-world EDD may still be revised after CRL measurement. Use this page for learning, not for booking induction without medical review.

Important This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always follow your clinician’s guidance for your pregnancy.