Blood count

Platelets unit converter

Platelet count (blood clotting)

Also known as: PLT, Platelet count, Thrombocytes, Thrombocyte count, Plaquettes, Plaquetas

Converter

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

10⁹/L /µL

Worked example

275 10⁹/L (middle of the reference range) = 275 000 /µL

Conversion formulas

/µL	/µL = 10⁹/L × 1000	10⁹/L = /µL × 0.001

Reference range

Unit	Adults
10⁹/L	150 – 400
/µL	150 000 – 400 000

Source: MedlinePlus (NLM): Platelet count · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: 150,000-400,000 per microliter (150-400 x 10^9/L) (MedlinePlus)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Platelets from 10⁹/L to /µL?

/µL = 10⁹/L × 1000. In the other direction: 10⁹/L = /µL × 0.001.

What is the reference range of Platelets?

For adults the range is 150 – 400 10⁹/L (MedlinePlus (NLM): Platelet count). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Platelets?

Common units are 10⁹/L, /µL.