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Opioid Conversion Calculator

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Converts dosages between different opioid medications based on equianalgesic ratios. This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional for dosage adjustments.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Morphine Dosage (mg), Hydromorphone Dosage (mg), Oxycodone Dosage (mg), Fentanyl Patch Dosage (mcg/hr), and Methadone Dosage (mg) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Morphine Equivalent (mg), Methadone Equivalent (mg), Fentanyl Patch Equivalent (mcg/hr), Oxycodone Equivalent (mg), and Hydromorphone Equivalent (mg) 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.

Morphine 30mg

Morphine Dosage (mg): 30 mg; Hydromorphone Dosage (mg): 0 mg; Oxycodone Dosage (mg): 0 mg; Fentanyl Patch Dosage (mcg/hr): 0 mcg/hr; Methadone Dosage (mg): 0 mg

Morphine Equivalent (mg): 30 mg; Methadone Equivalent (mg): 7.5 mg; Fentanyl Patch Equivalent (mcg/hr): 12.5 mcg/hr; Oxycodone Equivalent (mg): 20 mg; Hydromorphone Equivalent (mg): 4 mg

Hydromorphone 4mg

Morphine Dosage (mg): 0 mg; Hydromorphone Dosage (mg): 4 mg; Oxycodone Dosage (mg): 0 mg; Fentanyl Patch Dosage (mcg/hr): 0 mcg/hr; Methadone Dosage (mg): 0 mg

Morphine Equivalent (mg): 30 mg; Methadone Equivalent (mg): 7.5 mg; Fentanyl Patch Equivalent (mcg/hr): 12.5 mcg/hr; Oxycodone Equivalent (mg): 20 mg; Hydromorphone Equivalent (mg): 4 mg

Oxycodone 20mg

Morphine Dosage (mg): 0 mg; Hydromorphone Dosage (mg): 0 mg; Oxycodone Dosage (mg): 20 mg; Fentanyl Patch Dosage (mcg/hr): 0 mcg/hr; Methadone Dosage (mg): 0 mg

Morphine Equivalent (mg): 30 mg; Methadone Equivalent (mg): 7.5 mg; Fentanyl Patch Equivalent (mcg/hr): 12.5 mcg/hr; Oxycodone Equivalent (mg): 20 mg; Hydromorphone Equivalent (mg): 4 mg

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Important

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