Most of the world reports lab results in SI units (for example, glucose in mmol/L), while the United States commonly uses conventional units (glucose in mg/dL). Each analyte converts by a fixed factor - glucose, for instance, multiplies by 0.0555 to go from mg/dL to mmol/L. Browse every range in both systems on the test reference.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert glucose from mg/dL to mmol/L?
Multiply the mg/dL figure by 0.0555. A fasting glucose of 90 mg/dL is 90 x 0.0555 = 5.0 mmol/L. To go the other way, divide the mmol/L figure by 0.0555.
How do I convert creatinine from mg/dL to µmol/L?
Multiply by 88.4. A creatinine of 1.0 mg/dL is 88.4 µmol/L. Pick creatinine in the converter above and it applies the factor for you in both directions.
Which units are the SI units?
SI units are the international standard, usually a concentration in moles per litre (mmol/L or µmol/L). Conventional units are the mass-based units used in most United States laboratories, such as mg/dL. The same result is the same amount of substance either way.
Does the converter tell me whether a value is abnormal?
Yes. When the analyte has a two-sided reference range, the converter shows whether the value you typed is below, within, or above that range, and quotes the commonly taught critical threshold when the value falls outside it. It is a study aid, not a clinical decision tool.