How soon to calibrate new battery

I just received my replacement battery from Apple today. What I am concerned with though, is how soon am I to calibrate it?
Honestly, I am weary of doing it tonight, as here at the school dorm, it is all I have for entertainment, and if I have it sleeping for the rest of the night, I might as well just go to bed... UGGHHH!
Any suggestions? Can I just wait till tomm night???

No, it's no big deal. Calibration only assures that the display of remaining battery life is accurate for your battery. Otherwise it's not required as far as using the battery. You can wait 24 hours or 24 days if you want. Just know that until the battery is calibrated the display of remaining battery life may not be reliable.
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