Guide: How It Works

Ovulation date = LMP + (cycle length − 14) days; fertile window = ovulation date −5 to +1 days

Who Is This Calculator For?

  • Anyone tracking fertility windows
  • People planning conception

Examples

LMP Jan 1, 28-day cycle: Ovulation = Jan 1 + 14 days = Jan 15; fertile window Jan 10–16.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why subtract 14 from the cycle length?

The luteal phase (post-ovulation) is typically a fixed ~14 days regardless of total cycle length, so ovulation falls 14 days before the next period.

How accurate is this for irregular cycles?

Less accurate — irregular cycles make ovulation timing harder to predict from calendar math alone.

About the Author

This tool is built and maintained by John Britto, a Full-Stack Developer with over 5 years of experience building secure web applications. Our mission is to provide free, private, and reliable tools for everyone.