Triglyceride/HDL Ratio Calculator

Calculate the triglyceride to HDL ratio, a marker of insulin resistance.

Aug 31, 2026 Lipid Panel Metabolic #lipid-panel #tg-hdl-ratio #insulin-resistance

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Triglycerides (mg/dL)

HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)

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Formula & Clinical Notes

Formula

Ratio = Triglycerides / HDL

Clinical Notes

The triglyceride to HDL ratio correlates with insulin resistance and small dense LDL particles. Values above 3.0 (mg/dL units) are associated with metabolic syndrome and elevated cardiovascular risk, while values below 2.0 are generally favorable.

Sources

McLaughlin et al. (2005) — Use of metabolic markers to identify overweight individuals