Proteins & inflammation

C3 unit converter

Complement protein (immune system)

Also known as: Complement C3, Complement component 3, C3c, Komplement C3, Komplementfaktor C3, Complemento C3

Converter

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

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

Worked example

1.445 g/L (middle of the reference range) = 144 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	0.88 – 2.01
mg/dL	88 – 201
g/dL	0.088 – 0.201
mg/L	880 – 2010

Source: MedlinePlus (NLM): Complement component 3 (C3) · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: 88-201 mg/dL (0.88-2.01 g/L) (MedlinePlus)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert C3 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 C3?

For adults the range is 0.88 – 2.01 g/L (MedlinePlus (NLM): Complement component 3 (C3)). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for C3?

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