Triglycerides-to-HDL Ratio Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Triglycerides-to-HDL Ratio (TG/HDL):

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

Where:

\(TG/HDL\) is the Triglycerides-to-HDL Ratio
\(TG\) is the triglycerides level (mg/dL)
\(HDL\) is the high-density lipoprotein level (mg/dL)

What is the Triglycerides-to-HDL Ratio?

The Triglycerides-to-HDL Ratio (TG/HDL) is a measure used to assess cardiovascular health. It is calculated by dividing the triglycerides level by the HDL level. A lower ratio is generally associated with a lower risk of heart disease[^1^][^2^].

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Triglycerides (\(TG\)) = 150 mg/dL
HDL (\(HDL\)) = 50 mg/dL

Using the formula:

\[ TG/HDL = \frac{150}{50} = 3 \]

The Triglycerides-to-HDL Ratio is 3.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Triglycerides (\(TG\)) = 100 mg/dL
HDL (\(HDL\)) = 40 mg/dL

Using the formula:

\[ TG/HDL = \frac{100}{40} = 2.5 \]

The Triglycerides-to-HDL Ratio is 2.5.