The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a validated, self-administered questionnaire widely used to measure general levels of daytime sleepiness. This intuitive online calculator helps you effortlessly determine your personal ESS score by rating your likelihood of dozing off or falling asleep in eight common daily situations. Understanding your score is a vital first step in assessing your sleep health, identifying potential sleep disorders, and initiating important conversations with a healthcare professional about your sleep patterns.
Formula:
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) score is determined by summing the individual scores (ranging from 0 to 3) assigned to eight specific everyday situations. A higher total score indicates a greater level of daytime sleepiness.
Formula: ESS Score = S1 + S2 + S3 + S4 + S5 + S6 + S7 + S8
- Sn: Represents the score (0, 1, 2, or 3) for each of the eight situations.
Scoring Key for Each Situation:
- 0: Would never doze
- 1: Slight chance of dozing
- 2: Moderate chance of dozing
- 3: High chance of dozing