Medical
Milligrams to millimoles
The unit change between the two ways of reporting glucose concentration.
The Formula
mmol/L = mg/dL / 18.0182
The unit change between the two ways of reporting glucose concentration.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| mmol/L | Millimoles per litre | mmol/L | The unit used in most of the world outside the United States. |
| mg/dL | Milligrams per decilitre | mg/dL | The unit used on most American glucose meters. |
What Each Symbol Means
mmol/Lmmol/L
Millimoles per litre
The unit used in most of the world outside the United States.
mg/dLmg/dL
Milligrams per decilitre
The unit used on most American glucose meters.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert a1c to average blood sugar page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Convert A1C To Average Blood Sugar, filed under Health. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.