What this calculator does
Total cholesterol to HDL ratio works out a single number summarizing cardiovascular risk from a lipid panel. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaRatio = Total cholesterol / HDL cholesterol
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | A number, measured in mg/dL. Starts at 200. |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | A number, measured in mg/dL. Starts at 50. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with total cholesterol
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while total cholesterol varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.
How the answer changes with total cholesterol