💉 IV Drip Rate Calculator

Calculate infusion rates and drops per minute

⚠️For educational purposes. Always verify calculations before clinical use.
Flow Rate
125.0
mL/hr
Drip Rate
42
gtt/min
Flow Rate
2.08
mL/min

📊 Basic IV Calculation

💊 Drug Infusion (Optional)

📐 Formulas

Drops per Minute (gtt/min)
(Volume × Drop Factor) ÷ Time in minutes
mL per Hour
Volume ÷ Time in hours
mcg/kg/min
(Drug mg × 1000 × Rate mL/hr) ÷ (Volume × 60 × Weight kg)

📖 Drop Factor Reference

TypeDrop FactorCommon Use
Macrodrip10 gtt/mLRapid infusion, blood products
Macrodrip15 gtt/mLStandard adult IV
Macrodrip20 gtt/mLStandard adult IV
Microdrip60 gtt/mLPediatric, precise dosing

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