HGH IU to mg
1 mg of somatropin (HGH) is about 3 IU. To convert IU to mg, divide by 3; to convert mg to IU, multiply by 3. A 10 IU vial is about 3.33 mg and a 12 mg vial is 36 IU.
FDA-approved as a prescription medicine under several brand names. The 3 IU per mg figure is a labelling convention for somatropin; use the figure printed on your vial if it differs.
IU to mg
| IU | mg of somatropin |
|---|---|
| 1 IU | 0.3333 mg |
| 2 IU | 0.6667 mg |
| 3 IU | 1 mg |
| 4 IU | 1.333 mg |
| 10 IU | 3.333 mg |
| 12 IU | 4 mg |
| 16 IU | 5.333 mg |
| 24 IU | 8 mg |
| 30 IU | 10 mg |
| 36 IU | 12 mg |
mg to IU
| mg of somatropin | IU |
|---|---|
| 1 mg | 3 IU |
| 4 mg | 12 IU |
| 5 mg | 15 IU |
| 6 mg | 18 IU |
| 10 mg | 30 IU |
| 12 mg | 36 IU |
| 24 mg | 72 IU |
IU calculator
The calculator below works in IU. For a vial labelled in mg, multiply the mg by 3 to get IU first.
Enter the vial size and the water you added.
Arithmetic only. This tool does not recommend a dose; use the one your prescriber gave you.
Questions
How many IU is 1 mg of HGH?
About 3 IU. Somatropin is assigned 3 IU per mg, so 1 mg is 3 IU and 1 IU is about 0.333 mg.
How do I convert HGH IU to mg?
Divide the IU by 3. A 10 IU vial holds about 3.33 mg and a 36 IU vial holds 12 mg.
How do I convert HGH mg to IU?
Multiply the mg by 3. A 4 mg vial is 12 IU and a 12 mg vial is 36 IU.
Does 3 IU per mg apply to other hormones?
No. IU is defined separately for each substance. The 3 IU per mg figure is for somatropin only. Use the figure printed on your product if it gives one.
Is an IU of HGH the same as a unit on an insulin syringe?
No. IU is the amount of growth hormone. Syringe units are volume, and how many IU are in each one depends on the water added to the vial.