APGAR Score Calculator

Calculate the APGAR score for newborn assessment at 1 and 5 minutes.

For educational and clinical reference. Not a substitute for medical judgment. See the medical disclaimer.
APGAR Score
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Interpretation
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References

  1. Apgar V. A proposal for a new method of evaluation of the newborn infant. Curr Res Anesth Analg. 1953;32(4):260-267.
  2. American Academy of Pediatrics, ACOG. The Apgar Score. Pediatrics. 2015;136(4):819-822.

How to use

  1. Score each of the 5 items (0, 1, or 2).
  2. Total APGAR score (0–10) and interpretation update instantly.
  3. Score at 1 minute, then 5 minutes (and every 5 min until ≥ 7).

Frequently asked questions

When is the APGAR score performed?

At 1 and 5 minutes after birth. If the 5-minute score is < 7, additional scores are obtained every 5 minutes up to 20 minutes.

What does each letter stand for?

A — Appearance (color); P — Pulse (heart rate); G — Grimace (reflex irritability); A — Activity (muscle tone); R — Respiration.

How is the score interpreted?

7–10: reassuring; 4–6: moderately depressed (may need stimulation, supplemental O₂); 0–3: severely depressed (immediate resuscitation).

Is APGAR predictive of long-term outcomes?

A low 1-minute score does not predict long-term outcomes; a 5-minute score < 7 in the presence of acidosis correlates with greater neurologic risk.

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