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eGFR CKD-EPI 2021 Calculator

Estimate glomerular filtration rate using the race-free CKD-EPI 2021 creatinine equation.

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What this calculator does

Calculates eGFR CKD-EPI 2021 Calculator using the formula verified against the cited source.

What your result means

An estimate from the inputs you enter, within the scope stated below — not advice.

Formula

eGFR = 142 × min(Scr÷κ,1)^α × max(Scr÷κ,1)^−1.200 × 0.9938^age × 1.012 [if female]

The step-by-step working for your own numbers appears with the result above and in the PDF report.

Frequently asked questions

Symbols and assumptions

Inputs
The values entered in the fields above
  • • 2021 race-free CKD-EPI creatinine eGFR=142×min(Scr/κ,1)^α×max(Scr/κ,1)^−1.200×0.9938^age×1.012 if female; κ=0.7 female/0.9 male, α=−0.241 female/−0.302 male. Scr mg/dL; output mL/min/1.73 m².

Sources and review

Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Next review 2027-04-18

  • • Adults≥18, standardized creatinine and appropriate steady-state context. Convert µmol/L to mg/dL by /88.4. No race multiplier. Indexed eGFR is not automatically drug-dosing clearance; deindexing requires BSA and clinical context.

Important limitation

This is an educational estimate based only on the values and formula shown. Verify current rates, rules, units, and professional standards before relying on the result. It is not personalized financial or investment advice.

Quick reference

eGFR CKD-EPI 2021 Calculator: results for common inputs, worked out with the formula on this page.
ScenarioSerum creatinine (mg/dL)Age (years)Estimated GFR
Worked example15091.6915 mL/min/1.73m²
Half the amounts0.525145.1628 mL/min/1.73m²
Double the amounts210029.2444 mL/min/1.73m²

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Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Next review 2027-04-18

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