Triglyceride to HDL Ratio Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Triglyceride to HDL Ratio (R):

\[ R = \frac{TG}{HDL} \]

Where:

\(R\) is the triglyceride to HDL ratio
\(TG\) is the triglyceride level (mg/dL)
\(HDL\) is the HDL cholesterol level (mg/dL)

What is Triglyceride to HDL Ratio?

The triglyceride to HDL ratio is a measure used to assess the risk of heart disease. A higher ratio indicates a higher risk, while a lower ratio suggests a lower risk[^1^][^2^].

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Triglycerides = 150 mg/dL
HDL = 50 mg/dL

Using the formula:

\[ R = \frac{150}{50} = 3.00 \]

The triglyceride to HDL ratio is 3.00.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Triglycerides = 100 mg/dL
HDL = 40 mg/dL

Using the formula:

\[ R = \frac{100}{40} = 2.50 \]

The triglyceride to HDL ratio is 2.50.