Calculator Category

Metabolic

Lipid panel, glucose, diabetes, cardiac biomarkers, inflammation, coagulation, and metabolic risk tools.

About Metabolic Conversions

The metabolic category covers the tests most people meet at a routine check-up: the lipid panel (total, LDL and HDL cholesterol plus triglycerides), blood glucose and HbA1c, and kidney markers such as creatinine and eGFR. Most of these convert between mg/dL and mmol/L, but the factors differ — cholesterol uses about 38.67 while triglycerides use 88.57 — which is exactly the kind of trap these dedicated tools are built to avoid.

Because these results drive real decisions about heart disease and diabetes risk, the pages here go beyond a bare conversion. They include the reference bands that matter — desirable versus high cholesterol, fasting versus diabetic glucose, the pancreatitis threshold for triglycerides — and cross-link to related tools like HbA1c, HOMA-IR and the eGFR calculator so you can see the whole metabolic picture rather than a single number in isolation.

Available Calculators

Browse all metabolic tools available on ConvertMedUnits.com.

Blood Glucose Conversion Calculator Convert blood glucose between mg/dL and mmol/L with the 18 factor, plus fasting, OGTT and diabetes reference ranges. Cholesterol Conversion Calculator Convert total, LDL, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides between mmol/L and mg/dL, with reference ranges. LDL Cholesterol Calculator Estimate LDL with the Friedewald equation and convert LDL between mmol/L and mg/dL, with reference ranges. Triglycerides Conversion Calculator Convert triglycerides between mmol/L and mg/dL with the 88.57 factor, reference ranges, and pancreatitis-risk guidance. HDL Cholesterol Conversion Calculator Convert HDL "good" cholesterol between mmol/L and mg/dL with the 38.67 factor and sex-specific protective ranges. HbA1c Conversion Calculator Convert HbA1c between percentage and mmol/mol, with estimated average glucose in mg/dL and mmol/L. eGFR Calculator (CKD-EPI 2021) Estimate GFR from creatinine, age and sex with the race-free CKD-EPI 2021 equation, and see the CKD stage. Urea / BUN Conversion Calculator Convert BUN (mg/dL) to urea (mmol/L) with the 0.357 factor and understand the BUN vs urea difference. Uric Acid Conversion Calculator Convert uric acid between mg/dL and µmol/L with the 59.48 factor, plus gout and hyperuricemia thresholds. HOMA-IR Calculator Estimate insulin resistance from fasting glucose and fasting insulin values. Anion Gap Calculator Calculate serum anion gap from sodium, chloride, bicarbonate, with optional potassium and albumin correction. mmol/L to mg/dL Calculator Convert glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, and other metabolic lab values. mg/dL to mmol/L Conversion Calculator Convert glucose, lipid, and other metabolic values from mg/dL to mmol/L. Creatinine mg/dL to µmol/L Calculator Convert creatinine kidney lab results between mg/dL and µmol/L using the standard 88.4 factor. Creatinine Clearance Calculator Estimate kidney creatinine clearance from age, sex, weight, and serum creatinine. Calcium Conversion Calculator Convert calcium chemistry panel values between mg/dL, mmol/L, and mEq/L.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about metabolic lab unit conversions.

Why do cholesterol and triglycerides use different conversion factors?

Both are lipids but have different molecular weights. Total, LDL and HDL cholesterol convert with about 38.67, while triglycerides — heavier molecules — use 88.57. Using the wrong one gives a badly off result.

What is the difference between glucose and HbA1c?

Glucose is a snapshot of blood sugar at the moment of the test, while HbA1c reflects the average over the past 2–3 months. The two are related but measured and converted differently.

Should metabolic tests be done fasting?

Triglycerides and glucose are usually measured fasting because recent food raises them; total and HDL cholesterol are less affected. Your provider will tell you whether a fasting sample is needed.