What is the MCV Calculator | Mean Corpuscular Volume?

The MCV Calculator | Mean Corpuscular Volume is a free online tool that helps you perform health calculations quickly and accurately. Simply enter your values and get instant results.

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Enter the required values in the input fields, select your preferred units if applicable, and the calculator will automatically compute the results. The interface is designed to be intuitive and easy to use.

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MCV Calculator

Calculate or assess Mean Corpuscular Volume - the average size of red blood cells

Calculate MCV

Input Mode

MCV (fL)

Formula:

MCV = (Hct × 10) ÷ RBC

MCV in femtoliters (fL)

MCV Categories

<80 fLMicrocytic (small)

80-100 fLNormocytic (normal)

>100 fLMacrocytic (large)

Understanding MCV

Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) measures the average size of your red blood cells in femtoliters (fL). It's one of the most useful indices for classifying and diagnosing anemia.

MCV helps narrow down the cause of anemia: microcytic anemia (small cells) suggests iron deficiency or thalassemia, while macrocytic anemia (large cells) suggests B12 or folate deficiency. Normocytic anemia can have many causes including acute blood loss and chronic disease.

Anemia Classification by MCV

Microcytic (<80 fL)

• Iron deficiency
• Thalassemia
• Chronic disease
• Lead poisoning
• Sideroblastic anemia

Normocytic (80-100 fL)

• Acute blood loss
• Chronic disease
• Hemolytic anemia
• Bone marrow failure
• Renal disease

Macrocytic (>100 fL)

• B12 deficiency
• Folate deficiency
• Liver disease
• Alcohol abuse
• Hypothyroidism

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