LDL Cholesterol - Calculated normal range — check your value

Below 100 mg/dL is optimal for most adults. People with diabetes or existing heart disease are usually asked to get well below that.

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LDL Cholesterol - Calculated

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What LDL Cholesterol - Calculated measures

The cholesterol that deposits in artery walls and drives atherosclerosis. The main treatment target.

LDL Cholesterol - Calculated normal range chart

ResultLDL Cholesterol - Calculated (mg/dL)

In rangeBelow 100

Near optimal100 – 130

Borderline130 – 160

Out of range160 – 190

Well out of range190 and above

These bands are for female, 31–45 years. Enter your age and gender above to see the bands for you. The table below shows the range for every age and gender.

LDL Cholesterol - Calculated normal range by age and gender

AgeMaleFemale

0–1 years30 – 110 mg/dL30 – 110 mg/dL

2–6 years30 – 129 mg/dL30 – 129 mg/dL

7–11 years30 – 129 mg/dL30 – 129 mg/dL

12–17 years30 – 129 mg/dL30 – 129 mg/dL

18–30 years30 – 129 mg/dL30 – 129 mg/dL

31–45 years30 – 129 mg/dL30 – 129 mg/dL

46–60 years30 – 129 mg/dL30 – 129 mg/dL

60 years and above30 – 129 mg/dL30 – 129 mg/dL

What a high LDL Cholesterol - Calculated means, and common causes

LDL is the cholesterol that builds up in artery walls, so a raised level directly raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Your personal target depends on your other risk factors.

Common causes: Saturated and trans fats in the diet, obesity, inactivity, diabetes, hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, some medicines, and inherited familial hypercholesterolaemia, which runs in families.

What a low LDL Cholesterol - Calculated means, and common causes

A low LDL is generally favourable and is the goal of cholesterol treatment.

Common causes: Hyperthyroidism, malabsorption, malnutrition, chronic liver disease, and cholesterol-lowering medicines working as intended.

Frequently asked questions

Below 100 mg/dL is optimal for most adults. People with diabetes or existing heart disease are usually asked to get well below that.

Targets are set by overall risk, not by the number alone. Diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure, family history and a previous heart event all push the target down.

Often yes for mild elevations. Replacing fried and bakery food with nuts, oats and pulses has the strongest evidence. Very high or inherited levels usually need medication too.

Talay hue aur bakery wale khane kam karein, aur oats, daal, aur dry fruits badhayein. Rozana 30 minute ki tez walk bhi madad karti hai.

Please note. This page explains what a number means against reference ranges for your age and gender. It does not diagnose anything, cannot see the rest of your report, and is no substitute for a doctor. If your lab’s printed range differs, your lab’s range applies.