Apgar Score Calculator

Work out apgar score instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Apgar Score Calculator

Adds the five Apgar components — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration — each scored 0 to 2 at one and five minutes after birth.

Formula

Apgar score

Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity and Respiration each 0-2 (maximum 10); 7-10 reassuring, 4-6 moderately abnormal, 0-3 low

Worked example

With the default values below, Apgar Score Calculator returns Apgar score of 8. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Appearance plus pulse pointsaccepts 0–4: 3
Grimace plus activity pointsaccepts 0–4: 3
Respiration pointsaccepts 0–2: 2

Results

Apgar score: 8
Interpretation: Reassuring (7 to 10)
Timing: Scored at 1 and 5 minutes, and every 5 minutes thereafter while the score stays below 7
Maximum possible score: 10

Step by step

1Values used
2Apgar score
3Apgar score= 8
4Interpretation= Reassuring (7 to 10)
5Timing= Scored at 1 and 5 minutes, and every 5 minutes thereafter while the score stays below 7
6Maximum possible score= 10

Assumptions and limits

The result is derived only from the 3 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
Figures are rounded for display to whole numbers, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
This is an estimate for general information and not professional medical advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a low Apgar predict long-term outcome?

A single low score does not. Persistently low scores at 10 minutes and beyond carry more prognostic weight.

Is Apgar used to guide resuscitation?

No. Resuscitation is guided by heart rate, breathing and tone assessed immediately, not by waiting for the one-minute score.