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Potassium: convert mg/dL to mmol/L

mmol/L = mg/dL × 0.2558

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Conversion formulas

mg/dL → mmol/Lmmol/L = mg/dL × 0.2558
mmol/L → mg/dLmg/dL = mmol/L × 3.909

Conversion table

Highlighted: values inside the adult reference range.

mg/dLmmol/L
51.279
102.558
153.837
205.116
256.395
307.674
358.953
4010.23
4511.51
5012.79

Reference range

13.68 – 20.72 mg/dL = 3.5 – 5.3 mmol/L

Source: Pathology Harmony Group (ACB, IBMS, RCPath): Agreed Adult Clinical Biochemistry Reference Intervals, January 2011 · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Potassium from mg/dL to mmol/L?

mmol/L = mg/dL × 0.2558. For example, 15 mg/dL equals 3.84 mmol/L.

How many mmol/L are 15 mg/dL?

15 mg/dL equal 3.84 mmol/L (Potassium).

How do I convert Potassium from mmol/L back to mg/dL?

mg/dL = mmol/L × 3.909.

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