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Total Protein Unit Converter
Total Protein measures the sum of all proteins in the blood, primarily albumin and globulin. It is a key test in the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) used to evaluate nutritional status, liver function, and kidney health.
While the United States typically reports Total Protein in g/dL (grams per deciliter), the international SI unit is g/L (grams per liter). This converter allows for quick standardization between these formats.
Mass Units (US)
StandardGrams per deciliter (Common US Unit).
SI Units
Grams per liter (International Standard).
Clinical Context
Reference Ranges (Adult Serum):
• US Units: 6.0 – 8.3 g/dL.
• SI Units: 60 – 83 g/L.
Interpretation:
• High: Chronic inflammation (globulins), dehydration, multiple myeloma (paraproteins).
• Low: Liver disease (reduced synthesis), kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome), malnutrition, malabsorption.
Conversion Logic:
1 g/dL = 10 g/L.
1 g/dL = 1,000 mg/dL (Note: mg/dL is typically used for CSF or Urine protein, not serum).
Clinical References
How to Use This Converter
Follow these steps to normalize Total Protein values.
Enter Values
Input your laboratory result into the corresponding unit field (e.g., g/dL).
Automatic Conversion
The calculator instantly updates all other fields (g/L and mg/dL).
Reset
Use the Clear button to reset all fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are simply different magnitudes. There are 10 deciliters in a liter, so 1 g/dL equals 10 g/L.
Yes, the math is the same, but urine protein is usually much lower and often reported in mg/dL or mg/L.