Cholesterol Converter

Convert between different cholesterol units used in medical practice worldwide.

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Cholesterol Converter

Instant conversion between cholesterol units

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mg/dL

mg/dL Unit

US Standard

Milligrams per deciliter is the standard unit used in the United States for cholesterol measurement.

Desirable: <200 mg/dL total cholesterol
mmol/L

mmol/L Unit

International Standard

Millimoles per liter is the international standard unit used worldwide for cholesterol measurement.

Desirable: <5.2 mmol/L total cholesterol
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Heart Health

Medical Context

Used for cardiovascular risk assessment and monitoring lipid-lowering therapy effectiveness.

High Risk: ≥240 mg/dL or ≥6.2 mmol/L

Conversion

Quick Reference

To convert mg/dL to mmol/L, divide by 38.67. To convert mmol/L to mg/dL, multiply by 38.67.

Formula: mmol/L = mg/dL ÷ 38.67