Bishop Score Calculator
Reviewed by Hamza Gujjar, Algorithm Architect & Software Developer
Last updated: July 27, 2026
Disclaimer: This calculator is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on these results.
Assessing whether induction is likely to succeed
Developed in 1964, the Bishop Score combines five components assessed on cervical examination into a single additive score used to gauge how favorable the cervix is for labor induction.
Worked example
For dilation 2, effacement 2, station 1, consistency 1, and position 1:
Bishop Score = 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 = Bishop Score 7 (Intermediate favorability)
| Bishop Score | General Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 8+ | Favorable cervix - induction success rates similar to spontaneous labor |
| 6-7 | Intermediate favorability |
| Below 6 | Unfavorable cervix - higher likelihood of induction difficulty |
Each component score requires direct clinical examination by a trained provider, which this calculator does not perform - it only sums scores that have already been clinically assessed. This is an informational tool only, not a substitute for direct clinical assessment by a qualified healthcare provider.