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Ultrasound biometry in the first trimester is the gold standard for pregnancy dating. Between 6 and 14 weeks of gestation, the growth of the embryo is extremely uniform across the population, making the Crown-Rump Length (CRL) a more accurate predictor of the Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) than menstrual history.

This tool serves as a "Medical Check" to verify dates. Clinical guidelines typically suggest re-dating the pregnancy if the ultrasound date differs from the LMP date by more than 5 to 7 days. It uses standard regression logic to derive Gestational Age (GA) from the physical measurement of the fetus in millimeters.

ultrasound crl biometry edd scan

Formulas

When Gestational Age (GA) is known from the scan, the formula is:

EDD = Datescan + (280 GAdays)

If calculating from CRL (Crown-Rump Length), the tool uses a simplified Robinson curve approximation for weeks 6-14:

GAdays 8.052 × CRLmm × 1.037 + 23.73

Reference Data

CRL (mm)Gestational Age (Approx)Growth Rate
5 mm6 Weeks 1 DayFetal Pole Visible
10 mm7 Weeks 0 DaysHeartbeat distinct
20 mm8 Weeks 4 Days~1mm / day
50 mm11 Weeks 5 DaysLimbs developed
80 mm13 Weeks 6 DaysEnd of Trimester 1

Frequently Asked Questions

CRL stands for Crown-Rump Length. It is the measurement of the fetus from the top of the head (crown) to the bottom of the buttocks (rump). It is the most accurate way to date a pregnancy in the first trimester.
Usually, the scan date is preferred if the difference is greater than 5-7 days. Ovulation can be delayed, but fetal growth is consistent. Doctors will often "re-date" the pregnancy based on the first ultrasound.
No. After 14 weeks, CRL becomes less accurate as the fetus can curl and stretch. Measurements like BPD (Biparietal Diameter) and FL (Femur Length) are used instead, but biological variability increases, making dating less precise in later stages.