Proteins & inflammation

Total protein unit converter

All proteins in blood serum

Also known as: TP, Serum total protein, Total serum protein, Gesamtprotein, Protéines totales, Proteínas totales

Converter

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

g/dL g/L mg/dL

Worked example

70 g/L (middle of the reference range) = 7 000 mg/dL

Conversion formulas

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

Reference range

Unit	Adults
g/dL	6 – 8
g/L	60 – 80
mg/dL	6000 – 8000

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

Note from the source: 60-80 g/L. UK Pathology Harmony consensus of the Association for Clinical Biochemistry, the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal College of Pathologists.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Total protein 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 Total protein?

For adults the range is 60 – 80 g/L (Pathology Harmony Group (ACB, IBMS, RCPath): Agreed Adult Clinical Biochemistry Reference Intervals, January 2011). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Total protein?

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