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Epworth Sleepiness Scale Calculator

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Assesses daytime sleepiness levels using a self-administered questionnaire.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Sitting and reading, Watching TV, Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. a theater or a meeting), As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break, Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit, Sitting and talking to someone, Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol, and In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Total Score, Sleepiness Level, and Interpretation in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Normal Sleepiness

Sitting and reading: 0; Watching TV: 0; Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. a theater or a meeting): 0; As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break: 0; Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit: 0; Sitting and talking to someone: 0; Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol: 0; In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic: 0

Total Score: 0; Sleepiness Level: Normal; Interpretation: Normal daytime sleepiness.

Mild Sleepiness

Sitting and reading: 1; Watching TV: 1; Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. a theater or a meeting): 0; As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break: 0; Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit: 1; Sitting and talking to someone: 0; Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol: 1; In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic: 0

Total Score: 4; Sleepiness Level: Normal; Interpretation: Normal daytime sleepiness.

Moderate Sleepiness

Sitting and reading: 2; Watching TV: 2; Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. a theater or a meeting): 1; As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break: 1; Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit: 2; Sitting and talking to someone: 1; Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol: 2; In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic: 1

Total Score: 12; Sleepiness Level: Severe; Interpretation: Very excessive daytime sleepiness. Seek medical advice.

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.