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Schwartz Pediatric eGFR Calculator

GFR estimate for children using the bedside Schwartz formula.

Estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of a child using the bedside Schwartz formula GFR = k · height(cm) / serum creatinine(mg/dL), with k = 0.413 for children aged 1–17.

Priya Venkatesan By Priya Venkatesan
Reviewed by Dr. Helena Ortiz
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

Inputs

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mg/dL

Results

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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

GFR = k · height_cm / Scr, k = 0.413 (bedside Schwartz, 2009).

In depth

Estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of a child using the bedside Schwartz formula GFR = k · height(cm) / serum creatinine(mg/dL), with k = 0.413 for children aged 1–17.