Quoted Lead Time is calculated in 24-hour periods.
As an illustration, a Purchase Order issued on Monday, February 1 (before 10am EDT) specifying 5 Days Lead Time will thus have a Ship Date of Monday, February 8.
| Lead Time | Ship Date |
| 1 Day | Tuesday, February 2 |
| 2 Days | Wednesday, February 3 |
| 3 Days | Thursday, February 4 |
| 5 Days | Monday, February 8 |
| 10 Days | Monday, February 15 |
| 15 Days | Monday, February 22 |