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Estimated Fetal Weight Calculator

Result

Calculated result 1.84639 Based on the values entered.
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Estimated Fetal Weight Calculator — free online calculator.

Formula

Hadlock (1985): log₁₀(EFW) = 1.3596 − 0.00386·AC·FL + 0.0064·HC + 0.00061·BPD·AC + 0.0424·AC + 0.174·FL
  • Estimated Fetal Weight Calculator calculates its result from Fl, Ac, Hc, Bpd. It uses the formula Hadlock (1985): log₁₀(EFW) = 1.3596 − 0.00386·AC·FL + 0.0064·HC + 0.00061·BPD·AC + 0.0424·AC + 0.174·FL. Change any input to recalculate the result instantly. This is an informational calculation and is not medical advice.
  • The main inputs are Fl, Ac, Hc, Bpd. Enter them in the units and format shown in the calculator.
  • Use the measurement units shown beside each field. The result is an estimate and should be interpreted in context.
  • Changing any input above recalculates the result with the same calculation engine used by this page.

Example: Estimated Fetal Weight

Inputs
  • Fl: 2
  • Ac: 3
  • Hc: 4
  • Bpd: 5

Using Fl = 2, Ac = 3, Hc = 4, Bpd = 5, the calculated result is 1.84639.

Sample result: Calculating…

Frequently asked questions

What does the Estimated Fetal Weight calculate?

Estimated Fetal Weight Calculator — free online calculator.

Which values should I enter?

Enter Fl, Ac, Hc, Bpd using the units and format shown beside each field.

What formula does this calculator use?

The calculator uses the following relationship: Hadlock (1985): log₁₀(EFW) = 1.3596 − 0.00386·AC·FL + 0.0064·HC + 0.00061·BPD·AC + 0.0424·AC + 0.174·FL.

Why might my result differ from another source?

Results can differ because measurement methods, rounding and assumptions vary. This calculator is an estimate and is not a medical diagnosis.

Does the result update automatically?

Yes. Changing an input updates the result using the same calculation engine shown on this page.

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Updated: October 7, 2026