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Grams per liter (g/L)

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By Jeannette Curtis; Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS

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Some medical tests give results in grams (g) per liter (L).

  • A gram is equal to the weight of one milliliter or 16 drops of water. It is about 1/30 of an ounce.
  • A liter is a measure of volume that is a little bigger than a quart of fluid.
Author:Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
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Last Updated: 05/25/2007