Blood Glucose Converter
Quickly and accurately convert blood sugar levels between mg/dL and mmol/L. Ideal for managing diabetes, travel, or understanding medical information.
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Understanding Blood Glucose Units (mg/dL vs. mmol/L)
Blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels are measured differently around the world. The two most common units are:
- mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter): Primarily used in the United States, France, Germany, Japan, and several other countries.
- mmol/L (millimoles per liter): The standard unit used in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, and most other parts of the world. It's the SI unit for measuring glucose concentration in the blood.
Why Convert Blood Glucose Levels?
Knowing how to convert between these units is essential for accurate blood sugar management. You might need a reliable blood glucose converter if:
- You are traveling internationally.
- You are reading medical research or health articles from different regions.
- Your glucose monitoring device or app uses a unit you're unfamiliar with.
- You need to share your readings with healthcare professionals or others who use a different unit.
How the Conversion Works
The conversion between mg/dL and mmol/L relies on the molecular weight of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆), approximately 180.182 g/mol. Our converter uses this precise factor:
- To convert from mg/dL to mmol/L: Divide the mg/dL value by 18.0182.
- To convert from mmol/L to mg/dL: Multiply the mmol/L value by 18.0182.
Bookmark this page for a quick and accurate blood glucose converter whenever you need to switch between mg/dL and mmol/L readings.