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Visual Acuity conversion

Snellen 20/x denominators to MAR values Converter

Convert Snellen 20/x denominators to MAR values using MAR = Snellen denominator ÷ 20. The formula is MAR = Snellen denominator ÷ 20; 1 20/x is 0.05 MAR.

Base answer
1 20/x = 0.05 MAR
Rounding
3 decimals
Formula type
Scale + offset
Conversion snapshot
From
Snellen 20/x denominators (20/x)

The denominator from a 20-foot Snellen visual acuity fraction, such as 40 in 20/40.

To
MAR values (MAR)

Minimum angle of resolution, the reciprocal of decimal visual acuity.

Live converter
Snellen 20/x denominators to MAR values
Type a value in Snellen 20/x denominators. The result updates in your browser, with no sign-in or external API.
Formula
MAR = Snellen denominator ÷ 20
20/x
Converted value
0.5
MAR (MAR values)
Common inputs:
How to convert Snellen 20/x denominators to MAR values
Visual acuity conversions compare Snellen, decimal acuity, MAR, and logMAR notation used in chart references and research.

Start with your value in Snellen 20/x denominators, then apply the formula below. It stays visible so you can catch rounding mistakes instead of just copying the output.

Formula
MAR = Snellen denominator ÷ 20

Use these values for notation comparison and documentation checks only. They do not diagnose vision problems or replace an eye exam.

Visual acuity notation is often rounded to chart lines, so the converted numeric value may be more precise than the original measurement. This page displays converted values with up to 3 decimal places by default.

Common Snellen 20/x denominators to MAR values conversions
Common reference values for Snellen 20/x denominators to MAR values.
Values are calculated with MAR = Snellen denominator ÷ 20 and rounded for quick lookup.
Snellen 20/x denominatorsMAR values
10 20/x0.5 MAR
15 20/x0.75 MAR
20 20/x1 MAR
25 20/x1.25 MAR
40 20/x2 MAR
80 20/x4 MAR
200 20/x10 MAR
Examples
Sample inputs using the same formula as the converter.
Example 1
10 20/x0.5 MAR

Useful for comparing eye chart notation systems. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.

Example 2
25 20/x1.25 MAR

Useful for translating research tables and clinical references. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.

Example 3
200 20/x10 MAR

Useful for checking educational vision examples. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.

FAQs
These answers use the same formula as the converter above.
How do I convert Snellen 20/x denominators to MAR values?

Enter the value in Snellen 20/x denominators and apply MAR = Snellen denominator ÷ 20. Round the MAR values result after the conversion, not before.

What is 1 Snellen 20/x denominator in MAR values?

1 20/x equals 0.05 MAR with the current rounding setting. Keep more decimal places when the result feeds another calculation.

What is 10 20/x in MAR?

10 20/x is 0.5 MAR. It appears in the lookup table so you can compare it with nearby amounts.

Can I convert MAR values back to Snellen 20/x denominators?

Yes. Use the reverse MAR values to Snellen 20/x denominators converter if you need to go the other direction.

How accurate is this Snellen 20/x denominators to MAR values conversion?

The calculator runs the formula in your browser and rounds results to 3 decimal places by default. Visual acuity notation is often rounded to chart lines, so the converted numeric value may be more precise than the original measurement.