MELD Score Calculator
The liver-transplant priority score from bilirubin, INR and creatinine — with the sodium update noted.
MELD replaced waiting-time-based liver allocation in 2002 with sickest-first objectivity. Current US allocation uses MELD 3.0 (adds sodium, albumin, sex correction) — this classic version remains the literature baseline. Dialysis sets creatinine to 4 by convention. Allocation scores are transplant-committee territory; this is the arithmetic, not the listing.
Formula
Reference aid for healthcare professionals only. Every result must be independently verified before clinical use. Never use this tool for self-medication or to replace clinical judgement.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
The liver-transplant priority score from bilirubin, INR and creatinine — with the sodium update noted. The MELD Score Calculator is a free, private meld score tool — every result computes instantly in your browser with no sign-up and no data upload.
About MELD Score Calculator
MELD replaced waiting-time-based liver allocation in 2002 with sickest-first objectivity. It applies MELD = 3.78×ln(bili) + 11.2×ln(INR) + 9.57×ln(Cr, capped 4) + 6.43; bounded 6–40. Use the MELD Score Calculator to get an instant, clearly-explained result with the working shown step by step — free, private and with the source method cited.
How to use MELD Score Calculator
- 1Enter your details in the MELD Score Calculator input fields above.
- 2The result updates instantly with the working and reference bands shown.
- 3Adjust any value to explore how it changes the outcome — it's free and unlimited.
Why use MELD Score Calculator?
- ✓Instant meld score result that recomputes as you type — no waiting, no page reloads
- ✓100% client-side: your health data never leaves your browser
- ✓Shows the actual formula and your numbers substituted in, so you can see exactly how the result is reached
- ✓Based on published, citable sources (Kamath PS et al., Hepatology 2001 — MELD)
- ✓Free forever with no sign-up, account or app install
Frequently asked questions
How does the MELD Score Calculator work?+
MELD replaced waiting-time-based liver allocation in 2002 with sickest-first objectivity. The calculation uses the formula: MELD = 3.78×ln(bili) + 11.2×ln(INR) + 9.57×ln(Cr, capped 4) + 6.43; bounded 6–40. Everything runs instantly in your browser as you type — your inputs are never uploaded.
Is the MELD Score Calculator accurate, and what is it based on?+
The method is traceable to authoritative sources, including Kamath PS et al., Hepatology 2001 — MELD; Kim WR et al., Gastroenterology 2021 — MELD 3.0. Results are estimates — individual variation always applies, so treat the output as a well-grounded starting point.
Is the MELD Score Calculator free and private?+
Yes. It's completely free with no sign-up, and all computation happens locally in your browser, so none of your health data ever leaves your device.
Can I use this for medical decisions?+
This is a reference aid for healthcare professionals and must be independently verified. It is not for self-diagnosis or self-medication.
What can I use the MELD Score Calculator for?+
It's commonly used for meld score, liver transplant score, meld calculator. The liver-transplant priority score from bilirubin, INR and creatinine — with the sodium update noted.
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