Blood Test Unit Converter
7 analytes: glucose, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, creatinine and urea.
Bidirectional: converts from mg/dL to mmol/L and back with one click.
Clinical traffic light: visual indicator of low, normal, borderline and high ranges.
Session history: save and compare multiple values in a table.
# Complete Guide to Blood Test Unit Conversion
Blood test results can be confusing when presented in different unit systems. Medical laboratories mainly use two types: mass concentration (mg/dL) and molar concentration (mmol/L). Understanding how to convert between them is crucial for patients consulting international scientific literature or living in countries with different standards, such as the United States (mg/dL) versus most of Europe (mmol/L).# Biochemical Conversion Factor Table
| Analyte | Mass unit | Molar unit | Conversion factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glucose | mg/dL | mmol/L | 18.016 (divide mg/dL) |
| Total Cholesterol | mg/dL | mmol/L | 38.67 (divide mg/dL) |
| Triglycerides | mg/dL | mmol/L | 88.57 (divide mg/dL) |
| Urea | mg/dL | mmol/L | 6.006 (divide mg/dL) |
| Creatinine | mg/dL | mmol/L | 11.312 (divide mg/dL) |
# Glucose: The Body's Fuel
Glucose is the primary energy source for cells. Its measurement is fundamental for diabetes management and metabolic health. A fasting level below 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L) is considered normal. Values between 100 and 125 mg/dL may indicate prediabetes, and levels above 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) on two separate tests are usually indicative of type 2 diabetes mellitus.# Cholesterol and the Lipid Profile
Cholesterol is a waxy substance necessary for building cells and hormones, but elevated levels increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. A desirable total cholesterol level is below 200 mg/dL (5.17 mmol/L). HDL "good" cholesterol above 60 mg/dL and LDL "bad" cholesterol below 100 mg/dL are the usual targets for healthy adults.Privacy first
Your medical data is private. This tool processes all calculations locally in your browser. No sensitive information is sent to or stored on any server.# How to Interpret Results Safely
- Fasting glucose repeatedly above 100 mg/dL.
- Total cholesterol above 240 mg/dL or LDL above 160 mg/dL.
- Triglycerides above 200 mg/dL on a sustained basis.
- Creatinine elevated or suddenly decreased, indicating altered kidney function.
- Any out-of-range value confirmed in two consecutive measurements.