ECG Mastery · Tool
Electrical Axis Determination
IIIIIIaVRaVLaVFNORMALLADRADEXTREMEClick anywhere on the circle to set the axis
Axis
+60°
Classification
Normal axis
Normal axis
The normal QRS axis lies between -30° and +90°. The heart's electrical activity points downward and to the patient's left, reflecting the dominant LV mass and standard conduction.
Common causes
  • Healthy adults
  • Mild variations with body habitus, age
Limb leads at axis 60°
IQRS: ↑ positive
aVRQRS: ↓ negative
IIQRS: ↑ positive
aVLQRS: ≈ isoelectric
IIIQRS: ↑ positive
aVFQRS: ↑ positive
Two-lead decision rule
Lead I
Positive
aVF
Positive
Lead II
Positive
Normal axis
Educational use only — not for clinical interpretation or patient care.