Apgar Score Calculator to Assess Newborn Health ...

What is the Apgar Score?

The Apgar score is a quick assessment of a newborn's health at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. Developed by anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar in 1952, it evaluates five criteria on a 0–2 scale. The maximum score is 10. It guides decisions about immediate medical interventions.

👶 Apgar Score Calculator

Use our free calculator for instant, accurate results.

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📐 Formula

Score = Appearance + Pulse + Grimace + Activity + Respiration

Each criterion scored 0–2. Total 7–10 = normal; 4–6 = needs assistance; 0–3 = requires immediate resuscitation.

📝 Worked Example

Baby: pink color(2), HR>100(2), cries when stimulated(2), active motion(2), strong cry(2)
Apgar = 2+2+2+2+2 = 10/10 (optimal newborn health)

📝 How to Use the Calculator

Score Appearance0=blue/pale, 1=body pink/extremities blue, 2=completely pink.

Score Pulse0=absent, 1=<100 bpm, 2=≥100 bpm.

Score GrimaceResponse to stimulation: 0=none, 1=grimace, 2=cry/cough.

Score Activity & RespirationTone (0=limp to 2=active) and breathing effort (0=absent to 2=strong cry).

❓ FAQ

Is a low Apgar score always serious?

A low 1-minute score is common after difficult deliveries and improves with intervention. The 5-minute score is more predictive of long-term outcomes.

Does the Apgar score predict developmental outcomes?

It is a resuscitation guide, not a predictor of cognitive or neurological outcomes. Many babies with low initial scores develop normally.

What is the Apgar Score?