mg/dL to mmol/L Calculator

Substance:

Custom Molar Mass (g/mol):

Value (mg/dL):

Value (mmol/L):

1. What is the mg/dL to mmol/L Calculator?

Definition: This calculator converts concentrations of various substances from mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) to mmol/L (millimoles per liter) based on their molar masses.

Purpose: It helps medical professionals, researchers, and patients convert blood biomarker levels from units common in the US (mg/dL) to international standards (mmol/L).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ \text{mmol/L} = \frac{\text{mg/dL} \times 10}{\text{Molar Mass (g/mol)}} \]

Where:

\( \text{mg/dL} \) — Concentration in milligrams per deciliter
\( \text{Molar Mass} \) — Molecular weight of the substance (g/mol)
\( 10 \) — Conversion factor (since 1 dL = 100 mL)

Explanation: Select a substance (or use a custom molar mass), input its concentration in mg/dL, and the calculator computes the equivalent in mmol/L.

3. Importance of Conversion

Details: Accurate conversions ensure compatibility of lab results across regions, aiding in diagnosis, treatment, and research where mmol/L is the global standard.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Choose a substance or select "Custom Molar Mass" and enter a value (>0 g/mol), input a positive mg/dL value, and click "Calculate." The result displays in mmol/L, rounded to five decimal places or in scientific notation if less than 0.00001.

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