Historical eGFR Calculator

NIDDK supports the American Society of Nephrology–National Kidney Foundation Task Force's recommendation for calculating estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) using calculators that do not use a race coefficient.1 However, the race-free 2021 Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equations may output slightly different GFR estimates than the 2009 and 2012 race-based CKD-EPI equations. NIDDK is maintaining the 2009 race-based CKD-EPI creatinine calculator for comparison during the transition to the new, recommended equations.

2009 CKD-EPI Creatinine Calculator

The 2009 CKD-EPI creatinine equation uses serum creatinine, age, race, and gender to estimate GFR in adults ages 18 and older.2 The calculator is offered in conventional and SI units.

CKD-EPI for Adults (Conventional Units)
Enter a numeric value of at least 0.001
Enter a numeric age, 18 or over
African American?
Sex
GFR estimate (mL/min/1.73 m²)
mL/min/1.73 m²
CKD-EPI for Adults (SI Units)
Enter a numeric value of at least 0.001
Enter a numeric age, 18 or over
African American?
Sex
GFR estimate (mL/min/1.73 m²)
mL/min/1.73 m²
  • The NIDDK’s eGFR calculators rely on creatinine determinations that are isotope dilution mass spectrometry (IDMS) traceable. All laboratories should be using creatinine methods calibrated to be IDMS traceable.
  • This calculator should only be used for patients 18 and older.
  • All estimating equations estimate GFR. A person’s actual GFR may be higher or lower than the estimate. GFR may be best assessed by monitoring trends over time rather than a single point estimate. Estimating equations become less accurate as GFR increases.

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Last Reviewed December 2022
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