Urine & CSF

Glycolate (24-h urine) unit converter

Glycolic acid in 24-hour urine (primary hyperoxaluria type 2 work-up)

Also known as: Glycolic acid urine, Glykolsäure im Urin, Urinary glycolate

Converter

Enter a value in any unit and all other units fill in.

mg/24 h µmol/24 h

Worked example

380 µmol/24 h (middle of the reference range) = 28.9 mg/24 h

Conversion formulas

mg/24 h	mg/24 h = µmol/24 h × 0.07605	µmol/24 h = mg/24 h × 13.15

Good to know

Glycolate in 24-hour urine is reported in µmol/24 h or in mg/24 h.

mg/24 h × 13.15 = µmol/24 h (exact factor 13.149).
Children's values are corrected to a body surface of 1.73 m2.

Reference range

Unit	Adults
mg/24 h	10.65 – 47.15
µmol/24 h	140 – 620

Source: Newcastle Hospitals Laboratories: Glycolate (PH metabolites) · Last reviewed: 2026-10-19

Note from the source: Adults 140-620 µmol/24 h (Newcastle Hospitals Laboratories); in children corrected to 1.73 m2 body surface

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Glycolate (24-h urine) from µmol/24 h to mg/24 h?

mg/24 h = µmol/24 h × 0.07605. In the other direction: µmol/24 h = mg/24 h × 13.15.

What is the reference range of Glycolate (24-h urine)?

For adults the range is 140 – 620 µmol/24 h (Newcastle Hospitals Laboratories: Glycolate (PH metabolites)). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Glycolate (24-h urine)?

Common units are mg/24 h, µmol/24 h.