Urine & CSF

Albumin (urine) unit converter

Albumin in spot urine (early kidney damage)

Also known as: Urine albumin, Urinary albumin, Microalbumin, Microalbuminuria, Albuminuria, Mikroalbumin

Converter

Enter a value in any unit and all other units fill in.

mg/dL mg/L µg/dL

Worked example

10 mg/L (middle of the reference range) = 1 mg/dL

Conversion formulas

mg/dL	mg/dL = mg/L × 0.1	mg/L = mg/dL × 10
µg/dL	µg/dL = mg/L × 100	mg/L = µg/dL × 0.01

Reference range

Unit	Adults
mg/dL	0 – 2
mg/L	0 – 20
µg/dL	0 – 2000

Source: Michigan Medicine Laboratories · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Albumin (urine) from mg/L to mg/dL?

mg/dL = mg/L × 0.1. In the other direction: mg/L = mg/dL × 10.

What is the reference range of Albumin (urine)?

For adults the range is 0 – 20 mg/L (Michigan Medicine Laboratories). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Albumin (urine)?

Common units are mg/dL, mg/L, µg/dL.