Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Epworth Sleepiness Scale: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.

ℹ Reference calculation based on the published method. It does not replace a clinical examination or a doctor's decision.

Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Sitting and reading (0–3)

Watching TV (0–3)

Sitting inactive in a public place (0–3)

As a car passenger for an hour without a break (0–3)

Lying down to rest in the afternoon when possible (0–3)

Sitting and talking to someone (0–3)

Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol (0–3)

In a car stopped for a few minutes in traffic (0–3)

Epworth Sleepiness Scale

11of 24

Each item: 0 would never doze, 1 slight chance, 2 moderate chance, 3 high chanceEpworth Sleepiness Scale: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.

Daytime sleepiness

Mild excessive

What it shows

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Formula & example

The calculator computes Epworth Sleepiness Scale (of 24) from parameters:

Sitting and reading (0–3)
Watching TV (0–3)
Sitting inactive in a public place (0–3)
As a car passenger for an hour without a break (0–3)
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when possible (0–3)
Sitting and talking to someone (0–3)
Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol (0–3)
In a car stopped for a few minutes in traffic (0–3)

Example 1

Sitting and reading (0–3) = 1, Watching TV (0–3) = 1, Sitting inactive in a public place (0–3) = 1, As a car passenger for an hour without a break (0–3) = 2, Lying down to rest in the afternoon when possible (0–3) = 3, Sitting and talking to someone (0–3) = 1, Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol (0–3) = 1, In a car stopped for a few minutes in traffic (0–3) = 1

→ Epworth Sleepiness Scale: 11 of 24

Example 2 (×1.5)

Sitting and reading (0–3) = 1.5, Watching TV (0–3) = 1.5, Sitting inactive in a public place (0–3) = 1.5, As a car passenger for an hour without a break (0–3) = 3, Lying down to rest in the afternoon when possible (0–3) = 4.5, Sitting and talking to someone (0–3) = 1.5, Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol (0–3) = 1.5, In a car stopped for a few minutes in traffic (0–3) = 1.5

→ Epworth Sleepiness Scale: 16.5 of 24

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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.

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