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Ovulation Estimate Calculator
Estimate an ovulation date, a six-day fertile window, and the next cycle start from a regular cycle.
Enter the required values, select the applicable options, and calculate.
Cycle timing varies. Do not use this estimate alone to prevent pregnancy or diagnose fertility.
Methodology
Formula or transformation
Estimates ovulation about fourteen days before the next cycle and reports a six-day window.
Variables
- First cycle date
- Cycle length in days
- Estimated ovulation cycle day
- Estimated fertile window
Units
- Calendar date
- Day
Rounding policy
Calendar results use whole-day offsets and one-indexed cycle days.
The estimate counts cycle day one from the submitted start date and places ovulation about fourteen days before the next cycle.
Estimate an ovulation date, a six-day fertile window, and the next cycle start from a regular cycle.
Reviewed sources
- ACOG — Fertility awareness-based methods Reviewed on 2026-09-07
- CDC — Standard Days Method guidance Reviewed on 2026-09-07
Formula review history
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Initial methodology, variability warning, and source review.
Reviewed 2026-09-07 for formula version calendar-cycle-estimate-v1
Assumptions
- Inputs are interpreted using the displayed units and options.
- The calculation follows the methodology and factors listed in the sources.
Limitations
- Display rounding can hide additional decimal places.
- The calculation cannot add accuracy that is absent from the submitted inputs.
- Cycle timing varies. Do not use this estimate alone to prevent pregnancy or diagnose fertility.
Worked example
For a cycle starting 1 September 2026 with a length of 28 days, estimated ovulation is 14 September.
Frequently asked questions
Are the calculations deterministic?
Yes. The same valid inputs and options produce the same canonical result.
Can I use decimal values?
Use decimal values where the displayed input accepts them.