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C-peptide unit converter

By-product of insulin production (own insulin secretion)

Also known as: Connecting peptide, Insulin C-peptide, Peptide C, Péptido C, Peptide C insulinico, Peptídeo C

Converter

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

Worked example

1.8 ng/mL (middle of the reference range) = 0.596 nmol/L

Conversion formulas

nmol/Lnmol/L = ng/mL × 0.3311ng/mL = nmol/L × 3.02
pmol/Lpmol/L = ng/mL × 331.1ng/mL = pmol/L × 0.00302
µg/dLµg/dL = ng/mL × 0.1ng/mL = µg/dL × 10
ng/dLng/dL = ng/mL × 100ng/mL = ng/dL × 0.01
ng/Lng/L = ng/mL × 1000ng/mL = ng/L × 0.001

Reference range

UnitAdults
nmol/L0.0993 – 1.093
ng/mL0.3 – 3.3
pmol/L99.33 – 1093
µg/dL0.03 – 0.33
ng/dL30 – 330
ng/L300 – 3300

Source: MedlinePlus (NLM): Insulin C-peptide test · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: 0.3-3.3 ng/mL (0.2-1.0 nmol/L); interpretation depends on the blood glucose level (MedlinePlus)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert C-peptide from ng/mL to nmol/L?

nmol/L = ng/mL × 0.3311. In the other direction: ng/mL = nmol/L × 3.02.

What is the reference range of C-peptide?

For adults the range is 0.3 – 3.3 ng/mL (MedlinePlus (NLM): Insulin C-peptide test). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for C-peptide?

Common units are nmol/L, ng/mL, pmol/L, µg/dL, ng/dL, ng/L.

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