Apgar Score Calculator (1, 5 & 10 Minute)

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The 5-minute score is the more meaningful one. Add the 10-minute score if the 5-minute total stays below 7.
Choose which timepoint the main score and gauge show. The 5-minute score is the standard headline figure.
The "A" in APGAR, overall skin colour.
The "P", heart rate, the single most important sign.
The "G", response to a mild stimulus such as suctioning.
The "A", muscle tone and spontaneous movement.
The "R", breathing effort and cry.
The "A" in APGAR, overall skin colour.
The "P", heart rate, the single most important sign.
The "G", response to a mild stimulus such as suctioning.
The "A", muscle tone and spontaneous movement.
The "R", breathing effort and cry.
Used when the 5-minute score is below 7, scoring continues every 5 minutes up to 20.
Apgar score (highlighted)Reassuring (7-10)
10/ 10
InterpretationReassuring
1-minute score10/ 10
5-minute score10/ 10
Trend (1 to 5 min)Unchanged from 1 min
10 / 10
Low (0-3)<3Moderate (4-6)3-6Reassuring (7-10)6+

Apgar 10 out of 10 at 5 minutes, reassuring.

  • A score of 7 to 10 is reassuring, most healthy newborns score in this range and need only routine care.
  • Many perfectly healthy babies score 7-9 because their hands and feet are still bluish (acrocyanosis), which is normal and costs one point on Appearance.

Next stepRecord the time of each assessment and repeat at 5 minutes (and every 5 minutes up to 20 if the score stays below 7). The clinical team interprets the score and decides on care.

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