Meq/L to Mg/dL Converter

Formula

The formula to convert meq/L to mg/dL is:

\[ \text{mg/dL} = \frac{\text{meq/L} \times \text{Molecular Weight}}{\text{Valence} \times 10} \]

Where:

\(\text{meq/L}\) is the concentration in milliequivalents per liter
\(\text{Molecular Weight}\) is the molecular weight of the substance (g/mol)
\(\text{Valence}\) is the valence number of the substance
\(\text{mg/dL}\) is the concentration in milligrams per deciliter

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.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Concentration (meq/L) = 5
Molecular Weight (MW) = 58.44 g/mol
Valence = 1

Using the formula:

\[ \text{mg/dL} = \frac{5 \times 58.44}{1 \times 10} = 29.22 \text{ mg/dL} \]

The concentration is 29.22 mg/dL.