How this blood sugar conversion is calculated
General formula: mmol/L × 18 = mg/dL
- 1. Start with the value in mmol/L: 8.5.
- 2. Multiply by the analyte-specific factor: 8.5 × 18.
- 3. Result in mg/dL: ≈ 153.
8.5 mmol/L to mg/dL (Glucose (Blood Sugar))
8.5 mmol/L glucose (blood sugar) converted to mg/dL using the correct factor for this test.
8.5 mmol/L glucose (blood sugar) is approximately 153 mg/dL.
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Conversion settings
Standard blood glucose conversion between mmol/L and mg/dL.
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153
Conversion factor: 1 mmol/L ≈ 18 mg/dL
Nearby mmol/L values and their mg/dL equivalents
mmol/L
mg/dL
8
144
8.25
148.5
8.5
153
8.75
157.5
9
162
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Tips and important notes for blood sugar
- Fasting samples are usually taken after at least 8 hours without food.
- Stress, illness, and some medicines can push blood sugar higher than usual.
- Targets for blood sugar depend on age, diabetes type, and local guidelines.