1. What is Mmol/L to Mg/L Conversion?

The conversion between millimoles per liter (mmol/L) and milligrams per liter (mg/L) is essential in chemistry and medical laboratory work. It allows expression of substance concentrations in either molar or mass terms, depending on the application.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( mmol/L \) — Concentration in millimoles per liter
• \( MW \) — Molecular weight in grams per mole (g/mol)
• \( mg/L \) — Resulting concentration in milligrams per liter

Explanation: The formula converts molar concentration to mass concentration by multiplying by the substance's molecular weight.

3. Importance of Unit Conversion

Details: Accurate unit conversion is crucial for medical dosing, laboratory reporting, and comparing results across different measurement systems. Many medical tests report results in mmol/L while treatment guidelines may reference mg/L.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the concentration in mmol/L and the substance's molecular weight. Both values must be positive numbers. Common molecular weights:

• Glucose: 180.16 g/mol
• Cholesterol: 386.65 g/mol
• Sodium: 22.99 g/mol
• Calcium: 40.08 g/mol

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why convert between mmol/L and mg/L?
A: Different countries and medical specialties use different units. Conversion allows comparison and standardization of results.

Q2: How do I find a substance's molecular weight?
A: Molecular weights are listed in chemical references, safety data sheets, or can be calculated from the chemical formula.

Q3: What's the difference between mmol/L and mol/L?
A: 1 mmol/L = 0.001 mol/L. Millimoles are often used in medicine because they provide more convenient numbers for typical concentrations.

Q4: Can I convert mg/dL to mmol/L with this?
A: No, this calculator only converts mmol/L to mg/L. For mg/dL to mmol/L, you would divide by the MW and multiply by 10.

Q5: Are there substances this doesn't work for?
A: The formula works for all substances when you know the exact molecular weight. For mixtures or substances with variable composition, additional information is needed.