MCG to IU Converter

Convert Micrograms to International Units

What is Micrograms to International Units Conversion?

Micrograms (mcg) and International Units (IU) are units of measurement used to quantify the amount of a substance, such as vitamins. The conversion factor varies depending on the substance. For Vitamin D, 1 mcg is equivalent to 40 IU[^1^].

Formula

The formula to convert micrograms to International Units for Vitamin D is:

\[ \text{International Units (IU)} = \text{Micrograms (mcg)} \times 40 \]

Example Calculation

Consider a dose of 25 micrograms (mcg) of Vitamin D:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{International Units (IU)} = 25 \times 40 = 1000 \text{ IU} \]

This means the dose is equivalent to 1000 IU.