Grams per decilitre (g/dL)
Some medical tests report results in grams (g) per decilitre (dL).
- A gram is equal to the weight of one millilitre or 16 drops of water. It is about 1/30 of an ounce.
- A decilitre measures fluid volume equal to 1/10 of a litre. A litre is a little bigger than a quart of fluid.
Current as of: February 27, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine