Enter the concentration in meq/L, the molecular weight, and the valence into the calculator to convert the concentration to mg/dL.
Meq/L to Mg/Dl Conversion Formula
The following formula is used to convert a concentration from meq/L to mg/dL.
mg/dL = (meq/L * Molecular Weight) / (Valence * 10)
Variables:
- meq/L is the concentration in milliequivalents per liter
- Molecular Weight is the molecular weight of the substance (g/mol)
- Valence is the valence number of the substance
- mg/dL is the concentration in milligrams per deciliter
To convert meq/L to mg/dL, multiply the concentration in meq/L by the molecular weight, and then divide by the product of the valence and 10.
| mEq/L | mg/dL |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.002 |
| 1 | 2.004 |
| 1.5 | 3.006 |
| 2 | 4.008 |
| 2.5 | 5.010 |
| 3 | 6.012 |
| 3.5 | 7.014 |
| 4 | 8.016 |
| 4.5 | 9.018 |
| 5 | 10.020 |
| 5.5 | 11.021 |
| 6 | 12.023 |
| 7 | 14.027 |
| 8 | 16.031 |
| 9 | 18.035 |
| 10 | 20.039 |
| 12 | 24.047 |
| 15 | 30.059 |
| 20 | 40.078 |
| 25 | 50.098 |
| * Rounded to 3 decimals. Assumes Calcium (MW 40.078 g/mol, valence = 2). Conversion: 1 mEq/L ≈ 2.0039 mg/dL; mg/dL = mEq/L × MW / (z × 10). | |
What is Meq/L?
Meq/L (milliequivalents per liter) is a unit of concentration often used in chemistry and medicine to express the amount of a substance in a solution. It takes into account the substance’s valence, or charge, providing a more accurate measure of the substance’s chemical combining power.
How to Calculate Mg/Dl from Meq/L?
The following steps outline how to convert the concentration from meq/L to mg/dL.
- First, determine the concentration in meq/L.
- Next, determine the molecular weight of the substance (g/mol).
- Next, determine the valence number of the substance.
- Use the formula to calculate the concentration in mg/dL.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Concentration (meq/L) = 4 meq/L
Molecular Weight (g/mol) = 40 g/mol (e.g., for sodium)
Valence = 1 (e.g., for sodium)