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Ethylene Glycol Unit Converter
Ethylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid found in antifreeze, brake fluids, and industrial solvents. It is highly toxic if ingested, as its metabolites can cause severe metabolic acidosis, renal failure, and central nervous system depression.
Rapid diagnosis and treatment are critical. Laboratory results may be reported in standard mass units (mg/dL) or international SI molar units (mmol/L). This tool converts between these units to facilitate clinical decision-making.
Mass Units
StandardMilligrams per deciliter (Common Toxicology Unit).
SI Units / Molar
Micromoles per liter (International Standard).
Clinical Context
Toxic Levels:
• Normal: 0 mg/dL (Not present).
• Toxic Threshold: Generally > 20 mg/dL (> 3.2 mmol/L).
• Dialysis Indication: Typically considered if levels > 50 mg/dL (> 8 mmol/L) or if severe acidosis/renal failure is present.
Diagnostic Clues: Ethylene Glycol poisoning classically presents with an elevated Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis and an elevated Osmolal Gap.
Conversion Logic:
Molecular Weight of Ethylene Glycol: 62.07 g/mol.
1 mg/dL ≈ 0.1611 mmol/L.
1 mmol/L ≈ 6.207 mg/dL.
Clinical References
How to Use This Converter
Follow these steps to convert Ethylene Glycol levels.
Enter Value
Input the laboratory result into the appropriate field. Use mg/dL for US units or mmol/L for SI units.
Automatic Conversion
The calculator automatically converts the value using the molecular weight of 62.07 g/mol.
Reset
Use the Clear button to reset all fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Propylene Glycol has a different molecular weight (76.09 g/mol). This calculator is specific to Ethylene Glycol.
You can estimate toxicity risk using the Osmolal Gap: Measured Osmolality – Calculated Osmolality. A high gap suggests presence of a toxin.