Cholesterol mg/dL ⇄ mmol/L Converter
Cholesterol: mmol/L = mg/dL ÷ 38.67 · Triglycerides: mmol/L = mg/dL ÷ 88.57.
Cholesterol chart (total, LDL, HDL)
| mg/dL | mmol/L |
|---|---|
| 40 | 1.03 |
| 60 | 1.55 |
| 100 | 2.59 |
| 130 | 3.36 |
| 160 | 4.14 |
| 190 | 4.91 |
| 200 | 5.17 |
| 240 | 6.21 |
| 280 | 7.24 |
Triglycerides chart
| mg/dL | mmol/L |
|---|---|
| 50 | 0.56 |
| 100 | 1.13 |
| 150 | 1.69 |
| 200 | 2.26 |
| 300 | 3.39 |
| 500 | 5.65 |
Unit conversion only — it doesn't interpret lipid results. Related: blood sugar converter.
FAQ
How do I convert cholesterol mg/dL to mmol/L?
Divide by 38.67 (or multiply by 0.02586). This applies to total, LDL and HDL cholesterol. Example: 200 mg/dL = 5.17 mmol/L.
How do I convert triglycerides mg/dL to mmol/L?
Divide by 88.57 (or multiply by 0.01129). Example: 150 mg/dL = 1.69 mmol/L.
Why are the factors different for cholesterol and triglycerides?
mmol/L counts molecules, and the two substances have different molar masses (cholesterol about 386.7 g/mol, triglycerides averaged at about 885.7 g/mol).
Can I use the cholesterol factor for blood sugar?
No. Glucose uses ÷18 — see the blood sugar converter.
More converters: mg to mL · mL to cc · mcg to mg · IU to mg · units to mg · syringe sizes · needle gauge chart · IV drip rate · mL/hr · teaspoon to mL · drops to mL · BMI · lbs to kg · blood sugar mg/dL⇄mmol/L · A1c to eAG · cholesterol · °F to °C · oz to mL · cm to feet · vitamin D ng/mL⇄nmol/L · creatinine mg/dL⇄µmol/L · hemoglobin g/dL⇄g/L · mmHg⇄kPa · kg to lbs · grams to ounces · pounds to stone · mg to mcg · peptide MW calculator · amino acid chart · codon chart · ng to mcg · molarity calculator · dilution C1V1=C2V2 · blood type chart · RPM to g · ppm to mg/L · mEq to mg · liters to gallons · buffer pH · percent solution · grams to moles · °C to K · µL to mL · inches to cm · triglycerides mg/dL⇄mmol/L · uric acid mg/dL⇄µmol/L · cups to mL · tablespoon to mL · kg to stone
Last updated: · Found an error? Report it.