Convert mcg, mg, g and IU in Dose Track
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How to use the Unit Converter

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Short answer: Open the Dashboard button, then Tools, then Unit Converter under CALCULATE. Type an Amount, pick the units to convert from and to, and read the Result. When IU is involved, set the IU to mcg conversion factor, because it differs from one medication to the next.

Before you start: The Unit Converter is a Pro feature. Without Pro, opening it shows the Pro screen.

Steps

  1. Open the converterTap the round Dashboard button, then Tools, then Unit Converter (Convert mcg, mg, g, and IU values).
  2. Enter the amountUnder INPUT, type the Amount and choose its unit.
  3. Choose the output unitUnder OUTPUT, choose the unit you want. The Result updates as you type.
  4. Set the IU factor if neededIf either side is IU, an IU CONVERSION section appears. Enter the IU to mcg conversion factor in mcg/IU for your medication and tap Apply.

Why IU needs a factor

Milligrams and micrograms are weights, so 1 mg is always 1,000 mcg and 1 g is 1,000 mg. An international unit (IU) measures biological activity, and how much weight one IU equals depends on the substance. The app says so on screen: IU conversion varies by medication, and the default is the one it uses for HGH (333 mcg per IU).

Use the factor printed on your product label or given by your pharmacist. The QUICK REFERENCE list at the bottom repeats the fixed weight conversions. More on this in the glossary: international unit and mcg vs mg.

See also: Glossary: international unit · Glossary: mcg vs mg

Still stuck? Email hello@dosetrack.app with your phone model and app version, or ask in the Dose Track community.
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Frequently asked questions

How many mcg are in 1 mg?+
1,000. One gram is 1,000 mg, or 1,000,000 mcg.
Can I convert IU to mg for any medication?+
Only if you know that medication's IU to weight factor. Enter it in the IU CONVERSION section; the default is set for HGH.

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