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U-100 · U-50 · U-40 insulin syringe

mL to Units Calculator (Insulin Syringe)

Turn a volume in mL into the units to draw on a U-100, U-50, or U-40 syringe. Add your concentration to also see how many mg that volume holds.

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100 units = 1mL

Units measure volume on the syringe, not the amount of drug. The same dose is a different number of units at a different concentration, so always set your concentration first.

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mL → units on U-100

Volume (mL)Units (U-100)Dose (mg)
0.05 mL5125 mcg
0.1 mL10250 mcg
0.2 mL20500 mcg
0.25 mL25625 mcg
0.3 mL30750 mcg
0.4 mL401 mg
0.5 mL501.25 mg
0.75 mL751.875 mg
1 mL1002.5 mg

This calculator is for informational purposes only, so always double-check your result with a healthcare provider. We assume no liability for dosing decisions made from it.

Last updated September 2026 · Reviewed by the Regimen Team

How to use it

How to use this calculator

  1. 01

    Pick your syringe

    U-100 is the standard 1 mL insulin syringe. U-50 and U-40 use a different scale, so the same mL is a different number of units.

  2. 02

    Enter the volume

    Type the mL from your prescription, your label, or the syringe you are copying from. The units to draw appear immediately.

  3. 03

    Add concentration (optional)

    Enter your working concentration to also see how many mg or mcg that volume contains.

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Questions

mL to units questions

How many units is 0.5 mL?
On a U-100 syringe, 0.5 mL is 50 units, half the barrel. On a U-50 it is 25 units and on a U-40 it is 20 units. The mL does not change; only the marks on the syringe do.

How many units is 1 mL?
On a U-100 syringe, 1 mL is 100 units, the full barrel. On a U-50 it is 50 units and on a U-40 it is 40 units. That is what the U number means: units per mL.

How do you convert mL to units?
Multiply the mL by the syringe factor: 100 for U-100, 50 for U-50, 40 for U-40. 0.3 mL on a U-100 is 30 units. 0.3 mL on a U-40 is 12 units. No concentration needed for this step.

How many units is 0.25 mL?
On a U-100 syringe, 0.25 mL is 25 units, a quarter of the barrel. On a U-50 it is 12.5 units and on a U-40 it is 10 units.

How many units is 0.1 mL?
On a U-100 syringe, 0.1 mL is 10 units. On a U-50 it is 5 units and on a U-40 it is 4 units. 0.1 mL is a common draw for a 0.25 mg semaglutide start at 2.5 mg/mL.

How many units is 0.2 mL?
On a U-100 syringe, 0.2 mL is 20 units. On a U-50 it is 10 units and on a U-40 it is 8 units.

How many units is 0.75 mL?
On a U-100 syringe, 0.75 mL is 75 units. On a U-50 it is 37.5 units and on a U-40 it is 30 units. A 0.5 mL insulin syringe cannot hold 0.75 mL, so this needs a 1 mL syringe.

Do I need my concentration to convert mL to units?
No. mL to units is pure syringe scale and only depends on which syringe you are holding. You need the concentration only if you also want to know how many mg that volume contains, which the optional field gives you.

My prescription says mL but my syringe shows units. Which do I follow?
They are the same thing on different scales. Convert the mL to units for your syringe type and draw to that mark. 0.4 mL on a U-100 is the 40 mark. If your syringe is marked in both, the mL and unit marks line up exactly.

Is 1 mL the same as 1 cc?
Yes. 1 mL and 1 cc are the same volume. A 1 cc insulin syringe is a 1 mL syringe, so 1 cc is 100 units on a U-100 scale.

How many mg is 0.5 mL?
It depends on your concentration. At 2.5 mg/mL, 0.5 mL holds 1.25 mg. At 5 mg/mL it holds 2.5 mg. Enter your concentration above and the calculator shows the mg alongside the units.

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