Lipids

Lipoprotein(a) unit converter

Inherited cardiovascular risk factor (30 mg/dL is a risk threshold)

Also known as: Lp(a), Lipoprotein little a, Lp little a, Lipoprotéine(a), Lipoproteína(a)

Converter

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

g/L mg/dL mg/L

Worked example

15 mg/dL (middle of the reference range) = 0.15 g/L

Conversion formulas

g/L	g/L = mg/dL × 0.01	mg/dL = g/L × 100
mg/L	mg/L = mg/dL × 10	mg/dL = mg/L × 0.1

Reference range

Unit	Adults
g/L	0 – 0.3
mg/dL	0 – 30
mg/L	0 – 300

Source: EAS consensus statement: Lipoprotein(a) in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and aortic stenosis (Eur Heart J 2022) · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: Below 30 mg/dL (75 nmol/L) makes increased risk unlikely, above 50 mg/dL (125 nmol/L) is risk-enhancing; assay-specific, nmol/L results cannot be converted with a fixed factor

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Lipoprotein(a) from mg/dL to g/L?

g/L = mg/dL × 0.01. In the other direction: mg/dL = g/L × 100.

What is the reference range of Lipoprotein(a)?

For adults the range is 0 – 30 mg/dL (EAS consensus statement: Lipoprotein(a) in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and aortic stenosis (Eur Heart J 2022)). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Lipoprotein(a)?

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