Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) Calculator

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How likely are you to doze off while sitting and reading a book or magazine?
How likely are you to doze off while watching television?
For example, in a theatre, meeting or lecture.
As a passenger in a car travelling for an hour or more without a break.
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit.
How likely are you to doze off while sitting and talking to someone face to face?
Sitting quietly after lunch without having had alcohol.
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic.
ESS ScoreHigher Normal Sleepiness
6/ 24

Total Epworth Sleepiness Scale score (0 = never dozes, 24 = always dozes)

Sleepiness CategoryHigher Normal Sleepiness
High-risk situation score0/ 3
6 points
Lower Normal<6Higher Normal6-11Mild11-13Moderate13-16Severe16+

Your ESS score is 6/24 - Higher Normal Sleepiness.

  • Your score is within the normal range, suggesting your daytime sleepiness is typical for most healthy adults.
  • The ESS is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Factors such as shift work, medications, alcohol use, and depression can all affect your score independently of a formal sleep disorder.

Next stepKeep good sleep habits: aim for 7-9 hours per night, maintain consistent wake times, and limit caffeine in the afternoon. If sleepiness worsens, schedule an appointment with your doctor.

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