Uric Acid Unit Converter (mg/dL ↔ µmol/L)
Convert uric acid between mg/dL and µmol/L in either direction. Enter a value and the result updates instantly. This page performs unit conversion and cites where the factor and the reference intervals come from; it does not interpret your value.
The uric acid conversion factor and where it comes from
Uric acid is a breakdown product of purine metabolism, measured to assess gout risk and kidney function. Uric acid is reported in mg/dL on U.S. lab reports and in µmol/L on UK, Canadian, Australian, and most European reports.
The standard conversion factor for uric acid is 59.48, applied as mg/dL × 59.48 = µmol/L (and µmol/L ÷ 59.48 = mg/dL in reverse). The SI unit for uric acid is µmol/L (micromoles); combined with the molecular weight of 168.11 g/mol this gives the factor 59.48. Source: AMA Manual of Style / UK Kidney Association SI conversion table.
Published reference intervals
The intervals below are reproduced from U.S. National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus: Uric acid blood test. They are listed here for unit reference only. Whether any value is in range for you depends on your laboratory's own reference range and your clinical context, so read them alongside your report and your healthcare provider, not in place of either.
| Category | mg/dL | µmol/L |
|---|---|---|
| Typical reference: men | Roughly 3.4-7.0 mg/dL | Roughly 202-416 µmol/L |
| Typical reference: women | Roughly 2.4-6.0 mg/dL | Roughly 143-357 µmol/L |
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay; the values above are representative adult ranges. Confirm against your own report.
Pre-computed uric acid conversions
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Common questions
How do I convert uric acid from mg/dL to µmol/L?
Multiply by 59.48: mg/dL × 59.48 = µmol/L. To go the other way, divide by 59.48 (or multiply by 0.0168).
What is the uric acid conversion factor?
59.48. The SI unit for uric acid is µmol/L (micromoles); combined with the molecular weight of 168.11 g/mol this gives the factor 59.48.
Where is mg/dL used and where is µmol/L used?
Uric acid is reported in mg/dL on U.S. lab reports and in µmol/L on UK, Canadian, Australian, and most European reports.
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