Free Lipid Profile Ratio Calculator
Analyze Key Ratios for Cardiovascular Risk Insight
Medical Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.
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Your Calculated Lipid Ratios
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What Are Lipid Ratios?
While your individual cholesterol numbers (TC, HDL, LDL) are important, the ratios between them can provide a deeper, more predictive insight into your cardiovascular risk. Many clinicians use these ratios as a key part of their assessment.
Interpreting Your Ratios
Total Cholesterol / HDL Ratio (TC/HDL):This is one of the most common ratios. A lower number is better.
- Optimal: Below 3.5
- Borderline: 3.5 - 5.0
- High Risk: Above 5.0
This ratio is increasingly used as a strong predictor of insulin resistance and heart disease risk. A lower number is better.
- Optimal: Below 2.0
- Borderline: 2.0 - 4.0
- High Risk: Above 4.0
This ratio compares your "bad" cholesterol to your "good" cholesterol. A lower number is better.
- Optimal: Below 2.0
- Borderline: 2.0 - 3.0
- High Risk: Above 3.0
This is simply your Total Cholesterol minus your HDL. It represents all the "bad" types of cholesterol combined (LDL + VLDL). Your goal for Non-HDL is typically 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L) higher than your LDL goal.