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Ovulation Calculator

Fertile window and ovulation day from your cycle.

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Your values

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Results
Ovulation day of cycle
Day 14
Fertile window
Day 9 to day 14
Today's status
Lower chance
Days until ovulation
6 days

Quick answer

Ovulation happens about 14 days before the next period, and the fertile window is the five days before ovulation plus the day itself.

Worked example

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with.

Inputs

  • Cycle length28 days
  • Luteal phase length14 days
  • Current day of cycle8

Result

  • Ovulation day of cycleDay 14
  • Fertile windowDay 9 to day 14
  • Today's statusLower chance
  • Days until ovulation6 days

How to use the Ovulation Calculator

  1. 1Enter your typical cycle length.
  2. 2Enter your luteal phase (usually 12–16 days).
  3. 3Enter today's cycle day to see your status.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the egg survive?

About 12–24 hours, but sperm can live up to five days, which is why the fertile window starts before ovulation.

Are these predictions reliable?

They are estimates. Ovulation predictor kits and basal body temperature tracking confirm the actual day.

About this calculator

Finding your fertile window

Ovulation usually happens about 14 days before your next period, not 14 days after the last one. If your cycle is 30 days, ovulation is more likely around day 16. The calculator uses your cycle length to estimate that day and the five days before it, when pregnancy is most likely.

Sperm can survive up to five days, while an egg lives about a day, which is why the fertile window is roughly six days long and ends on the day of ovulation.

Improving the estimate

  • Track at least three cycles; use your average cycle length.
  • Ovulation test strips (LH tests) confirm the surge 24–36 hours before ovulation.
  • Cervical mucus that becomes clear and stretchy is another sign of the fertile days.
  • Calendar methods are not reliable contraception on their own.

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More questions

Can I ovulate early or late?

Yes. Stress, illness and travel can shift ovulation by several days.

Is the calculator useful with irregular cycles?

Less so. Ovulation tests or tracking temperature work better.