Blood Glucose Unit Converter: mmol/L ↔ mg/dL

Instantly convert Canadian blood sugar readings between mmol/L and mg/dL. Perfect for interpreting lab results from Canadian clinics or US border medical visit…

Blood Glucose Input

Select the unit displayed on your Canadian meter or lab requisition

Unit Categories

Quick Set

Fasting lower bound (3.9 mmol/L)
Fasting upper bound (5.5 mmol/L)
Diabetes threshold (7.0 mmol/L)
Post-meal target max (10.0 mmol/L)
High alert example (13.9 mmol/L)

Conversion Results

(3 units)

How to Use the Blood Glucose Converter

Convert glucose readings in seconds with these simple steps

  1. 1

    Enter Glucose Value

    Input the number from your glucometer or Lifelabs report.

  2. 2

    Select Source Unit

    Choose mg/dL or mmol/L as your starting unit.

  3. 3

    Review All Results

    See instant conversions across all supported blood glucose units.

  4. 4

    Copy for Records

    Copy any result for doctor visits in Toronto or logs for apps.

Medical-Friendly Unit Conversion

Built for diabetes tracking, cross-border lab interpretation (US/Canada), and clinical communication.

Instant Results

Get all unit conversions immediately as you type.

Clinical Precision

Uses standard glucose conversion factors for reliable unit mapping.

Multiple Unit Support

Supports both core clinical units and mass concentration units.

Perfect For

Daily glucose monitoring and personal logs Doctor visits and international clinical reports Diabetes education and caregiver communication

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula between mg/dL and mmol/L?
For glucose, mmol/L = mg/dL ÷ 18.0182 and mg/dL = mmol/L × 18.0182. Clinical practice often rounds this factor to 18.
Why does Canada use mmol/L while the US uses mg/dL?
Canada adopted the metric Systeme International d'Unités (SI), using millimoles per litre (mmol/L). The US uses mg/dL. This tool helps bridge that gap.
Can I use this for CGM (e.g., Dexcom) and fingerstick values?
Yes. The conversion is unit-based only, so it is compatible with data from Continuous Glucose Monitors and standard fingerstick meters.
Does this tool diagnose diabetes?
No. It only converts units. Diagnosis must be made by a qualified healthcare professional using proper clinical criteria.
How do mg/L and g/L relate to mg/dL?
1 mg/dL equals 10 mg/L and 0.01 g/L. These are direct concentration unit relationships.