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Vitamin E (natural, RRR-α-tocopherol) unit converter

Intake dose of natural vitamin E (RRR-α-tocopherol, formerly d-α-tocopherol): IU to mg. 1 IU = 0.67 mg.

Also known as: d-alpha-tocopherol, d-α-tocopherol, RRR-alpha-tocopherol, Vitamin E natural, IE, IU

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Dose conversions apply only to the substance and form named here. Do not use them to dose medicines; follow the label, the package leaflet and your prescriber.

Worked example

1000 IU = 670 mg

Conversion formulas

IUIU = mg × 1.493mg = IU × 0.67
µgµg = mg × 1000mg = µg × 0.001

Reference range

Doses have no reference range.

Source: EFSA (2024) Tolerable upper intake level for vitamin E, Table 3 (PMC) · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: EFSA Table 3: 1 IU = 0.67 mg RRR-alpha-tocopherol (USP). Free tocopherol only; esters use other factors.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Vitamin E (natural, RRR-α-tocopherol) from IU to mg?

mg = IU × 0.67. In the other direction: IU = mg × 1.493.

Which units are used for Vitamin E (natural, RRR-α-tocopherol)?

Common units are mg, IU, µg.

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