Cholesterol Ratio Calculator
Check your total-cholesterol-to-HDL ratio and see what the number suggests about heart risk.
TC / HDL ratio
3.64
Breakdown
- Interpretation
- Normal / low risk
- Non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)
- 145
- LDL / HDL ratio
- 1.82
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FAQ
What is a good cholesterol ratio?
Most guidelines consider below 5 healthy and below 3.5 optimal. The ratio matters because high HDL can offset a raised total cholesterol.
How is the ratio calculated?
Simply divide total cholesterol by HDL cholesterol. A total of 200 with HDL 50 gives a ratio of 4.0.
Is the ratio better than raw numbers?
It is a useful summary, but doctors still look at LDL and non-HDL individually — never change medication based on the ratio alone.
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