Cholesterol Units Converter

How to Use the Cholesterol Unit Converter Calculator

Using the calculator is easy and straightforward:

• Select the Lipid Component: Choose the specific component you want to convert: total serum cholesterol, HDL, LDL, or triglycerides.
• Input Value:
  • Enter the cholesterol value in the appropriate field.
  • You can input values in either mg/dL or mmol/L, depending on the unit you’re converting from.
• Select Conversion Direction: Choose whether to convert from mg/dL to mmol/L or vice versa.
• View Results:
  • The calculator instantly provides the converted value, ensuring accuracy and speed.

Example:
If your total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL, the calculator will convert it to 5.172 mmol/L.

What’s the Healthy Range for Cholesterol?

Lipid Component	Healthy Range (mg/dL)	Healthy Range (mmol/L)
Total Cholesterol	Less than 200 mg/dL	Less than 5.2 mmol/L
HDL (Good Cholesterol)	More than 60 mg/dL	More than 1.5 mmol/L
LDL (Bad Cholesterol)	Less than 100 mg/dL	Less than 2.6 mmol/L
Triglycerides	Less than 150 mg/dL	Less than 1.7 mmol/L

What’s the Healthy Range for Cholesterol?

• Precision in Conversion: Converts cholesterol values with accuracy based on standard formulas:
  • For Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL: Multiply mg/dL by 0.02586 to convert to mmol/L.
  • For Triglycerides: Multiply mg/dL by 0.01129 to convert to mmol/L.
• Global Usability: Whether you’re in the U.S. (mg/dL) or Canada/Europe (mmol/L), this tool bridges the gap between different units.
• Simplifies Health Management: Makes it easier for patients and doctors to interpret and compare cholesterol levels across different guidelines.
• Quick and User-Friendly: No need for manual calculations – get your results instantly and accurately.