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Uric Acid Unit Converter
Uric Acid is the final breakdown product of purine metabolism in humans. It is filtered by the kidneys and excreted in urine.
High levels (Hyperuricemia) can lead to the formation of monosodium urate crystals, causing gout or kidney stones. Low levels (Hypouricemia) are less common but may indicate liver disease or renal tubular defects. This converter helps standardize values between mg/dL and SI units (μmol/L).
Mass Units (US)
StandardMilligrams per deciliter (Common US Unit).
SI Units / Molar
Micromoles per liter (International Standard).
Clinical Context
Reference Ranges (Adults):
• Males: 3.4 – 7.0 mg/dL (200 – 420 μmol/L).
• Females: 2.4 – 6.0 mg/dL (140 – 360 μmol/L).
Gout Management:
The American College of Rheumatology often targets a serum uric acid level of < 6.0 mg/dL (< 360 μmol/L) for patients on urate-lowering therapy.
Conversion Logic:
Molecular Weight of Uric Acid: 168.11 g/mol.
1 mg/dL ≈ 59.48 μmol/L.
1 μmol/L ≈ 0.0168 mg/dL.
Clinical References
How to Use This Converter
Follow these steps to normalize Uric Acid 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 molecular weight of 168.11 g/mol.
Reset
Use the Clear button to reset all fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Many people with hyperuricemia (high levels) never develop gout. However, the risk increases as levels rise.
They differ by a factor of 1000. 1 mmol/L = 1000 μmol/L. Both are SI units, but μmol/L is more commonly used for Uric Acid.