Anion Gap

Calculate Anion Gap instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

Anion Gap

Nammol/L
Clmmol/L
HCO₃mmol/L
Anion gap
16mmol/L
Calculate Anion Gap instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.

More about: Anion Gap

What it calculates

The “Anion Gap” calculator computes Anion gap in mmol/L from 3 parameters: na (mmol/L), cl (mmol/L), hco₃ (mmol/L).

Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.

Example calculation

With parameters Na = 140 mmol/L, Cl = 100 mmol/L, HCO₃ = 24 mmol/L the result is 16 mmol/L.

How to use

  1. Enter na, cl and hco₃ — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. Anion gap (mmol/L) is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

Related calculators

FAQ

How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)². Example: 70 kg / (1.75 m)² = 22.9. The WHO normal range is 18.5–24.9; below that is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes may show a high BMI with low body fat. It is also less reliable for teenagers, pregnant people, older adults, and very tall or short individuals.
What are the BMI categories?
Underweight: below 18.5. Normal: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese class I: 30–34.9; class II: 35–39.9; class III: 40+.
What is a better measure than BMI?
Body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (aim for under 0.5), and waist circumference give a clearer picture of health than BMI alone.

More calculators in this category

Explore related free tools

ABCD2 ScoreCHADS2ATRIA ScoreORBIT ScoreALT/AST RatioNAFLD Fibrosis ScoreBISAP ScoreAlvarado ScorePediatric Appendicitis ScoreAIR ScoreCentor ScoreMcIsaac Score