Berg Balance Calculator
Assess balance and fall risk with the Berg Balance Scale. Score 14 items from 0 to 4 for a total out of 56. Higher scores indicate better balance.
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How to use this tool?
How to use the Berg Balance Calculator:
- Rate each task (14 items) from 0 (unable) to 4 (independent). Default values are pre-filled as 4.
- Adjust any score by typing a number between 0 and 4 in the corresponding input field.
- Click "Calculate Score" to compute the total.
- View the result: Total score out of 56 appears with fall risk interpretation:
- ≥ 41 – Low fall risk
- 21–40 – Medium fall risk
- ≤ 20 – High fall risk
- All values must be 0–4. If any are invalid, an error message will appear.
No unit conversions needed; scores are integers only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is a 14-item objective measure designed to assess static balance and fall risk in adults. Each item is scored from 0 to 4, with a maximum total of 56.
Each of the 14 tasks is rated on a 5-point scale from 0 (unable to perform) to 4 (independent). The total score ranges from 0 to 56. Higher scores indicate better balance and lower fall risk.
Scores of 41-56 indicate low fall risk, 21-40 indicate medium fall risk, and 0-20 indicate high fall risk. However, clinical interpretation should consider individual patient factors.
