Urine & CSF

Protein (CSF) unit converter

Total protein in cerebrospinal fluid

Also known as: CSF protein, CSF total protein, Cerebrospinal fluid protein, Spinal fluid protein, Liquoreiweiß, Liquorprotein

Converter

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

g/L mg/dL mg/L

Worked example

0.375 g/L (middle of the reference range) = 37.5 mg/dL

Conversion formulas

mg/dL	mg/dL = g/L × 100	g/L = mg/dL × 0.01
mg/L	mg/L = g/L × 1000	g/L = mg/L × 0.001

Reference range

Unit	Adults
g/L	0.15 – 0.6
mg/dL	15 – 60
mg/L	150 – 600

Source: MedlinePlus (NLM): CSF total protein · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: Typically 15-60 mg/dL (0.15-0.6 g/L); varies between laboratories (MedlinePlus)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Protein (CSF) from g/L to mg/dL?

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

What is the reference range of Protein (CSF)?

For adults the range is 0.15 – 0.6 g/L (MedlinePlus (NLM): CSF total protein). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Protein (CSF)?

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