Epworth Sleepiness Scale Calculator
Assess daytime sleepiness using the standardized Epworth Sleepiness Scale
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
Instructions
Rate your chance of dozing off or falling asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired. This refers to your usual way of life in recent times.
Scale: 0 = Would never doze, 1 = Slight chance, 2 = Moderate chance, 3 = High chance
1. Sitting and reading
2. Watching TV
3. Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g., a theater or a meeting)
4. As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
5. Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit
6. Sitting and talking to someone
7. Sitting quietly after a lunch without alcohol
8. In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
Score Breakdown
1. Sitting and reading
2. Watching TV
3. Sitting inactive in public
4. Car passenger (1 hour)
5. Lying down afternoon
6. Sitting and talking
7. After lunch (no alcohol)
8. Car stopped in traffic
Total ESS Score: