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DHEA-S unit converter

Adrenal androgen (sulfate form)

Also known as: DHEA sulfate, DHEA sulphate, Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate, Dehydroepiandrosteronsulfat, Prasterone sulfate

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Worked example

5.55 µmol/L (middle of the reference range) = 204 µg/dL

Conversion formulas

µg/dLµg/dL = µmol/L × 36.85µmol/L = µg/dL × 0.02714
mg/dLmg/dL = µmol/L × 0.03685µmol/L = mg/dL × 27.14
mg/Lmg/L = µmol/L × 0.3685µmol/L = mg/L × 2.714
µg/Lµg/L = µmol/L × 368.5µmol/L = µg/L × 0.002714
nmol/Lnmol/L = µmol/L × 1000µmol/L = nmol/L × 0.001

Reference range

UnitAdultsMenWomen
µmol/L1.1 – 103 – 101.1 – 8.8
µg/dL40.53 – 368.5110.5 – 368.540.53 – 324.2
mg/dL0.0405 – 0.36850.1106 – 0.36850.0405 – 0.3243
mg/L0.4054 – 3.6851.105 – 3.6850.4054 – 3.243
µg/L405.4 – 36851106 – 3685405.4 – 3243
nmol/L1100 – 10 0003000 – 10 0001100 – 8800

Source: MedlinePlus (NLM): DHEA-sulfate test · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: Strongly age-dependent; shown for ages 30-39 (men 110-370 µg/dL, women 40-325 µg/dL). Men 18-29 y 3.0-14.0 µmol/L, 40-49 y 1.2-9.4, 50-59 y 0.7-6.5; women 18-29 y 1.2-8.7, 40-49 y 0.7-6.0, 50-59 y 0.4-4.6 (MedlinePlus)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert DHEA-S from µmol/L to mg/dL?

mg/dL = µmol/L × 0.03685. In the other direction: µmol/L = mg/dL × 27.14.

What is the reference range of DHEA-S?

For adults the range is 1.1 – 10 µmol/L (MedlinePlus (NLM): DHEA-sulfate 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 DHEA-S?

Common units are µmol/L, µg/dL, mg/dL, mg/L, µg/L, nmol/L.

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