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Triglycerides Unit Converter
Triglycerides (TG) are the most common type of fat in the body, used to store excess energy from your diet. Elevated levels are a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.
Monitoring triglycerides is part of a standard Lipid Panel. While the United States reports levels in mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter), most other countries use the SI unit mmol/L (millimoles per liter). This converter helps standardize these values for accurate clinical assessment.
Mass Units (US)
StandardMilligrams per deciliter (Common US Unit).
SI Units / Molar
Millimoles per liter (International Standard).
Clinical Context
Reference Ranges (Adults, Fasting):
• Normal: < 150 mg/dL (< 1.7 mmol/L).
• Borderline High: 150 – 199 mg/dL (1.7 – 2.2 mmol/L).
• High: 200 – 499 mg/dL (2.3 – 5.6 mmol/L).
• Very High: ≥ 500 mg/dL (≥ 5.7 mmol/L).
Risk Factors: Very high levels (> 500 mg/dL) significantly increase the risk of acute pancreatitis.
Conversion Logic:
Based on the molecular weight of triolein (~885.4 g/mol).
1 mg/dL ≈ 0.01129 mmol/L.
1 mmol/L ≈ 88.57 mg/dL.
Clinical References
How to Use This Converter
Follow these steps to normalize Triglyceride values.
Enter Values
Input your laboratory result into the corresponding unit field (e.g., mg/dL).
Automatic Conversion
The calculator converts between mass units and the SI molar unit using the factor 0.01129.
Reset
Use the Clear button to reset all fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically, yes. Triglyceride levels spike after eating. A 9-12 hour fast is usually recommended for accurate assessment.
If values exceed 400 mg/dL, the calculation for LDL cholesterol (Friedewald equation) becomes invalid, and a direct LDL measurement is needed.