Lipids

Apolipoprotein B unit converter

Protein of LDL and other atherogenic particles

Also known as: ApoB, ApoB-100, Apolipoprotéine B, Apolipoproteína B

Converter

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

g/L mg/dL g/dL mg/L

Worked example

1 g/L (middle of the reference range) = 100 mg/dL

Conversion formulas

mg/dL	mg/dL = g/L × 100	g/L = mg/dL × 0.01
g/dL	g/dL = g/L × 0.1	g/L = g/dL × 10
mg/L	mg/L = g/L × 1000	g/L = mg/L × 0.001

Reference range

Unit	Adults
g/L	0.5 – 1.5
mg/dL	50 – 150
g/dL	0.05 – 0.15
mg/L	500 – 1500

Source: MedlinePlus (NLM): Apolipoprotein B · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: About 50-150 mg/dL (0.5-1.5 g/L); risk categories depend on the guideline (MedlinePlus)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Apolipoprotein B from g/L to mg/dL?

mg/dL = g/L × 100. In the other direction: g/L = mg/dL × 0.01.

What is the reference range of Apolipoprotein B?

For adults the range is 0.5 – 1.5 g/L (MedlinePlus (NLM): Apolipoprotein B). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Apolipoprotein B?

Common units are g/L, mg/dL, g/dL, mg/L.