Cholesterol Ratio Calculator
Type the values from your lipid profile report (mg/dL). We show the three ratios doctors look at.
Check it with a blood test
Lipid Profile ₹620 ANTI PHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODY (APL) - IGG ₹1,020 ANTI PHOSPHOLIPID ANTIBODY (APL) - IGM ₹1,020 WOMEN BASIC PROFILE WITH UTSH ₹2,055 FEMALE CYCLE 1 ₹10,000 Book home collectionHow it works
Total cholesterol ÷ HDL: below 3.5 is ideal, up to 5 is acceptable, and above 5 means higher heart risk. LDL ÷ HDL: below 2.5 is good, above 3.5 is high. Triglycerides ÷ HDL: below 2 is good, above 4 is high and can point to insulin resistance.
Ratios are a quick guide. Your doctor also looks at LDL itself, your sugar, blood pressure, smoking and family history.
Cholesterol Ratio – FAQs
What is a good cholesterol ratio?
A total cholesterol to HDL ratio below 3.5 is considered ideal, and below 5 is acceptable for most adults.
Do I need to fast for a lipid profile?
Usually 10–12 hours of fasting is advised so triglycerides are measured correctly. Water is fine.
How can I raise my HDL?
Regular exercise, not smoking and a healthy weight usually help. Talk to your doctor about what is right for you.
This calculator is a simple guide for adults, not a diagnosis. Please talk to your doctor about your results. Not for children or pregnancy.
