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Manganese (blood) unit converter

Trace-element level (toxicity screening, e.g. in parenteral nutrition)

Also known as: Mn

Converter

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

Worked example

9.35 µg/L (middle of the reference range) = 170 nmol/L

Conversion formulas

nmol/Lnmol/L = µg/L × 18.2µg/L = nmol/L × 0.05494
µmol/Lµmol/L = µg/L × 0.0182µg/L = µmol/L × 54.94
µg/dLµg/dL = µg/L × 0.1µg/L = µg/dL × 10
ng/dLng/dL = µg/L × 100µg/L = ng/dL × 0.01
ng/Lng/L = µg/L × 1000µg/L = ng/L × 0.001

Good to know

Manganese (blood) is reported in µg/L or nmol/L. The page converts between the units only.

Reference range

UnitAdults
µg/L4.4 – 14.3
nmol/L80.09 – 260.3
µmol/L0.0801 – 0.2603
µg/dL0.44 – 1.43
ng/dL440 – 1430
ng/L4400 – 14 300

Source: Newcastle Hospitals Laboratories: Manganese, blood · Last reviewed: 2026-10-19

Note from the source: 80-260 nmol/L (about 4.4-14.3 µg/L) (Newcastle Hospitals Laboratories)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Manganese (blood) from µg/L to nmol/L?

nmol/L = µg/L × 18.2. In the other direction: µg/L = nmol/L × 0.05494.

What is the reference range of Manganese (blood)?

For adults the range is 4.4 – 14.3 µg/L (Newcastle Hospitals Laboratories: Manganese, blood). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Manganese (blood)?

Common units are µg/L, nmol/L, µmol/L, µg/dL, ng/dL, ng/L.

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