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Folate (DGE, folate equivalents): convert µg folic acid to µg folate equivalent

µg folate equivalent = µg folic acid × 2

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Conversion formulas

µg folic acid → µg folate equivalentµg folate equivalent = µg folic acid × 2
µg folate equivalent → µg folic acidµg folic acid = µg folate equivalent × 0.5

Conversion table

µg folic acidµg folate equivalent
12
2.55
510
1020
2040
50100
100200

Source: DGE (German Nutrition Society): Reference values for folate · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Folate (DGE, folate equivalents) from µg folic acid to µg folate equivalent?

µg folate equivalent = µg folic acid × 2. For example, 10 µg folic acid equals 20 µg folate equivalent.

How many µg folate equivalent are 10 µg folic acid?

10 µg folic acid equal 20 µg folate equivalent (Folate (DGE, folate equivalents)).

How do I convert Folate (DGE, folate equivalents) from µg folate equivalent back to µg folic acid?

µg folic acid = µg folate equivalent × 0.5.

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