How do you convert cholesterol to mg dL? Conversion for TC (total cholesterol), HDL (high density lipoprotein) and LDL (low density lipoprotein)* † : To get from SI units (mmol/L) to mg/dL multiply by 38.67.
How do you convert cholesterol to mg dL?
Conversion for TC (total cholesterol), HDL (high density lipoprotein) and LDL (low density lipoprotein)* † : To get from SI units (mmol/L) to mg/dL multiply by 38.67. To get from mg/dL to SI (in mmol/L) multiply by 0.02586.
What is normal cholesterol level in mg dL?
What are normal levels of cholesterol?
| Age and sex | Total cholesterol | Non-HDL cholesterol |
|---|---|---|
| Age and sex | Total cholesterol | Non-HDL cholesterol |
| Men aged 20 years and older | Total cholesterol | 125 mg/dL to 200 mg/dL |
| Women aged 20 years and older | Total cholesterol | 125 mg/dL to 200 mg/dL |
What is mmol L to mg dL?
mmol/L in mg/dL, conversion factor: 1 mmol/L = 18,018 mg/dL
| mmol/L | 0.6 | 2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| mg/dL | 11 | 50 |
What is mmol L in mg dL?
What is the normal range for cholesterol levels?
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
Is total cholesterol normal range?
According to the National Human Genome Research Institute, most adults with this condition have total cholesterol levels above 300 mg/dL and LDL levels above 200 mg/dL. Other health conditions, such as diabetes and hypothyroidism, may also increase your risk of developing high cholesterol and related complications.
What is a normal LDL level?
According to Michos, an ideal LDL cholesterol level should be less than 70 mg/dl, and a woman’s HDL cholesterol level ideally should be close to 50 mg/dl. Triglycerides should be less than 150 mg/dl. As Michos notes, total cholesterol levels well below 200 mg/dl are best.