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Corrected QT Interval (QTc) Calculator

Calculate the corrected QT interval using Bazett, Fridericia, Framingham, and Hodges formulas from QT interval and heart rate.

Inputs

ms

Normal QT: 350–440 ms; prolonged QTc: >450 ms (male) or >470 ms (female) per AHA

bpm

Normal HR: 60–100 bpm; Bazett formula most accurate 60–100 bpm (less so at extremes)

Results

QTc (Bazett)

438ms

QTc (Fridericia)

425ms

QTc (Framingham)426ms
QTc (Hodges)421ms
RR Interval0.83sec
Prolonged (Bazett >460ms)0(0=No, 1=Yes)
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the measured QT interval (ms) and heart rate (bpm).
  2. Review QTc by Bazett, Fridericia, Framingham, and Hodges formulas.
  3. Bazett is most widely used clinically; Fridericia is preferred at extreme heart rates.
  4. QTc > 500 ms by any formula is critically prolonged.

How the result changes with QT Interval

QT IntervalQTc (Bazett)QTc (Fridericia)
250274ms266ms
375411ms398ms
525575ms558ms
650712ms691ms

What each input means

QT Interval
Measured QT interval from the 12-lead ECG in milliseconds. Normal QT: 350–440 ms. Prolonged QTc (>450 ms men, >470 ms women) increases torsades de pointes risk.
Heart Rate
Heart rate in beats per minute for RR interval calculation. RR interval (seconds) = 60 ÷ heart rate. Bazett formula: QTc = QT ÷ √RR. Most accurate at heart rates 60–100 bpm.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    QT Interval = 400, Heart Rate = 72 = 2 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate QTc
    QTc
    438 = 438
  3. Calculate QTc
    QTc
    425 = 425
  4. Calculate QTc
    QTc
    426 = 426
  5. Calculate QTc
    QTc
    421 = 421

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