Check triglyceride levels, add key risk factors, and see a clear category. Download a report for your records. Review results with your clinician.
| Profile | Triglycerides | Age | BMI | HDL | Diabetes | Smoker | Risk (example) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person A | 120 mg/dL | 28 | 23.1 | 55 | No | No | Low |
| Person B | 175 mg/dL | 46 | 29.0 | 38 | No | Yes | Moderate |
| Person C | 260 mg/dL | 61 | 33.4 | 41 | Yes | No | High |
| Person D | 620 mg/dL | 54 | 36.2 | 35 | Yes | Yes | Very High |
Step 1: Unit conversion
If triglycerides are entered in mmol/L, the calculator converts to mg/dL using:
TG(mg/dL) = TG(mmol/L) × 88.57
Step 2: Triglyceride category points
Normal (<150): 0 · Borderline High (150-199): 2 · High (200-499): 4 · Very High (≥500): 6
Step 3: Total risk score
Total Score = TG points + Age points + BMI points + HDL points + Diabetes + Smoker + Hypertension + Family history
Triglycerides are circulating fats that rise after meals and can remain elevated with insulin resistance, excess calories, alcohol, or certain medicines. Higher values often travel with low HDL and increased small dense LDL, which can worsen vascular risk over time. This calculator places your lab value into standard categories and pairs it with common clinical factors to support structured tracking. For adults, categories are often: under 150 normal, 150 to 199 borderline, 200 to 499 high, and 500 or more very high. Very high values can increase pancreatitis risk, especially with abdominal pain. Report numbers exactly as provided by your laboratory reference range and discuss urgent symptoms without delay.
Non-fasting triglycerides can be higher because recent dietary fat and carbohydrate are still being processed. Many labs now accept non-fasting panels for screening, but borderline results may merit a repeat fasting test. The form captures fasting status to highlight this nuance in your report, while keeping the scoring focused on the magnitude of the reading.
The score combines triglyceride category points with age, BMI, and optional HDL, then adds points for diabetes, smoking, hypertension, and family history. A higher score does not diagnose disease; it signals that multiple drivers of lipid risk may be present. Use the output to organize questions for a clinician and to compare changes after lifestyle or medication adjustments.
Triglycerides may be reported in mg/dL or mmol/L. The calculator converts mmol/L to mg/dL using a fixed factor, then reports both the converted value and the category label. BMI is entered directly to reduce data-entry burden. HDL is optional because some users only have partial panels; when omitted, the report notes reduced specificity.
After calculation, you can export a CSV for spreadsheets or a simple PDF for sharing and archiving. Pair each entry with date, fasting status, and major context changes such as weight loss, diet pattern, alcohol intake, or new prescriptions. Trend review is most meaningful when the test method and conditions are consistent across time points.
1) What triglyceride unit should I use?
Enter the unit shown on your lab report. If your result is in mmol/L, select mmol/L and the tool converts it to mg/dL automatically for category scoring.
2) Does this calculator diagnose heart disease?
No. It summarizes triglyceride categories and common risk factors to support tracking and discussion. Only a clinician can interpret results within your full history, exam, and other laboratory findings.
3) Why is HDL optional?
Some reports list triglycerides without HDL. If HDL is provided, the score adds points for low HDL based on sex. If it is missing, the result still works but notes lower specificity.
4) How should I interpret a very high value?
Values at or above 500 mg/dL are considered very high and may increase pancreatitis risk. If you have severe abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, seek urgent medical care and contact your clinician.
5) Can non-fasting tests be used?
Non-fasting panels are often acceptable for screening, but triglycerides may be higher after eating. If your value is borderline or unexpected, a repeat fasting test can help confirm the baseline.
6) How do the CSV and PDF downloads work?
After you calculate, the last result is stored for this browser session. The CSV helps trend analysis in spreadsheets, and the PDF is a simple one-page summary for printing or sharing.
Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.