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IV Flow Rate Calculator

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Calculates the infusion rate for intravenous fluids in mL/hour or drops/minute.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Volume of Infusion (mL), Infusion Time (hours), and Drop Factor (drops/mL) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Flow Rate (drops/minute) and Flow Rate (mL/hour) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

100 mL over 1 hour (15 gtt/mL)

Volume of Infusion (mL): 100; Infusion Time (hours): 1; Drop Factor (drops/mL): 15 drops/mL

Flow Rate (drops/minute): 25 drops/minute; Flow Rate (mL/hour): 100 mL/hour

500 mL over 4 hours (20 gtt/mL)

Volume of Infusion (mL): 500; Infusion Time (hours): 4; Drop Factor (drops/mL): 20 drops/mL

Flow Rate (drops/minute): 41.66666667 drops/minute; Flow Rate (mL/hour): 125 mL/hour

1000 mL over 8 hours (10 gtt/mL)

Volume of Infusion (mL): 1,000; Infusion Time (hours): 8; Drop Factor (drops/mL): 10 drops/mL

Flow Rate (drops/minute): 20.83333333 drops/minute; Flow Rate (mL/hour): 125 mL/hour

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.