Table 6.1.

Conversion factors for units

To convert	From Units used in this book	To Units used by other authors	Multiply by
Albumin	g/l	g/dl	0.1
Bilirubin	μmol/l	mg/dl	0.059
Calcium	mmol/l	mg/dl	4
		mEq/l	2
Cholesterol	mmol/l	mg/dl	38.7
Creatinine	mg/dl	μmol/l	88.4
Globulin	g/l	g/dl	0.1
Glucose	mmol/l	mg/dl	18
Haemoglobin	g/dl	g/l	10
		mmol/l	0.62
Lead	μg/dl	μmol/l	0.0483
Packed cell volume	l/l	% or ml/dl	100
Phosphate (inorganic)	mmol/l	mg/dl	3.1
		mEq/l	1.8
Potassium	mmol/l	mEq/l	1
		mg/dl	3.9
Sodium	mmol/l	mEq/l	1
		mg/dl	2.3
Total protein	g/l	g/dl	0.1
Urea	mmol/l	mg/dl	6