Folate (DGE, folate equivalents): convert µg folate equivalent to µg folic acid
µg folic acid = µg folate equivalent × 0.5
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Conversion formulas
| µg folate equivalent → µg folic acid | µg folic acid = µg folate equivalent × 0.5 |
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| µg folic acid → µg folate equivalent | µg folate equivalent = µg folic acid × 2 |
Conversion table
| µg folate equivalent | µg folic acid |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.5 |
| 2.5 | 1.25 |
| 5 | 2.5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 50 | 25 |
| 100 | 50 |
Source: DGE (German Nutrition Society): Reference values for folate · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14