Hormones

Direct renin unit converter

Enzyme that starts the blood-pressure-regulating RAAS system

Also known as: Active renin concentration

Converter

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

pg/mL = ng/L ng/dL

Worked example

28.2 pg/mL (middle of the reference range) = 2.82 ng/dL

Conversion formulas

ng/dL	ng/dL = pg/mL × 0.1	pg/mL = ng/dL × 10

Reference range

Unit	Adults
pg/mL = ng/L	4.2 – 52.2
ng/dL	0.42 – 5.22

Source: ARUP Laboratories test directory · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: Upright, age 40 years or younger: 4.2-52.2 pg/mL; upright over 40: 3.6-81.6; supine 40 or younger 3.2-33.2, over 40 2.5-45.1 (ARUP). Depends on posture, salt intake, pregnancy and drugs

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Direct renin from pg/mL to ng/dL?

ng/dL = pg/mL × 0.1. In the other direction: pg/mL = ng/dL × 10.

What is the reference range of Direct renin?

For adults the range is 4.2 – 52.2 pg/mL (ARUP Laboratories test directory). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Direct renin?

Common units are pg/mL, ng/dL.