Cholesterol Converter
Convert between different cholesterol units used in medical practice worldwide.
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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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Medical Context
Used for cardiovascular risk assessment and monitoring lipid-lowering therapy effectiveness.
High Risk: ≥240 mg/dL or ≥6.2 mmol/L
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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