Osmolar Gap & Anion Gap Calculator

For ABG/Metabolic Emergencies, Toxic Alcohols, and High/Normal AG Metabolic Acidosis.

Electrolytes / Chemistry

Measured Osmolality

Results

Formulas & Notes

  • Calculated Osmolality = 2×Na + Glucose/18 + BUN/2.8 + Ethanol/3.7 (US)
  • In SI (mmol/L): 2×Na + Glucose + Urea + Ethanol
  • Osmolar Gap = Measured Osm − Calculated Osm
  • Anion Gap (AG) = Na − (Cl + HCO₃)
  • Albumin-corrected AG = AG + 2.5 × (4 − Albumin[g/dL])
  • Red flags for toxic alcohols: Osm Gap ≥ 10–20 mOsm/kg and/or High AG metabolic acidosis.