Becca, letter from the clinic
Total cholesterol 5.2, HDL 1.4
Ratio 3.71.
Cholesterol Ratio
Cholesterol Ratio takes total cholesterol, hdl and turns them into a number you can read in one sitting. Total cholesterol divided by HDL. A ratio for discussion, not a risk score. It is a quick sense check in the browser, not a diagnosis.
Your details
Enter total cholesterol, hdl.
What is this calculator?
Cholesterol Ratio takes total cholesterol, hdl and turns them into a number you can read in one sitting. Total cholesterol divided by HDL. A ratio for discussion, not a risk score. It is a quick sense check in the browser, not a diagnosis.
How it works
- Enter total cholesterol, hdl in the units on the form.
- We apply the method described under the result.
- Read the number as a sketch. If it worries you, take the original figures to a GP.
Common questions
What is the cholesterol ratio calculator?
It turns total cholesterol, hdl into a cholesterol ratio figure you can read in one sitting. Use it as a guide, not a diagnosis.
Does this replace my GP?
No. The maths stays in your browser. Speak to a GP if you are worried about your health.
Can I treat the number as a target?
Treat it as a planning figure. Real weeks wobble. If a goal feels extreme, stop and get proper advice.
Example scenarios
Farah, units on the printout
Total cholesterol 6.3, HDL 1.7
Ratio 3.71.
Tamsin, before the GP call
Total cholesterol 4.1, HDL 1.1
Ratio 3.73.
Understanding your results
Treat this as a snapshot for cholesterol ratio, not a verdict. If the number worries you, take it to your GP rather than stacking new rules on yourself.
About this result
Guidance only. Calculations run in your browser. Numbers are estimates, not a diagnosis.
How we calculate
Total cholesterol divided by HDL. A ratio for discussion, not a risk score.
Sources
Limitations
- Illustration only.
- Not a diagnosis.
- Take your own result to a GP.
When to seek help
Speak to a GP or call NHS 111 if you are worried. Call 999 in an emergency.
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