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💧 IV Drip Rate (gtt/min)

UseWhen to use: gravity tubing when a pump rate in mL/h is also useful.

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StrataRound to a countable whole-number drip rate; cross-check mL/h.

LimitsWhen not to use: high-alert drips without a pump when policy requires… · Pitfall: wrong macro vs micro factor. · Always re-count after adjustment.

SourceStandard IV drip-rate formula

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
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Clinical takeaway

Volume×factor/time.

When to use

When to use: gravity tubing when a pump rate in mL/h is also useful.

How it works

gtt/min = (mL × drop factor) / minutes.

Key points

  • Volume×factor/time.
  • Also shows mL/h.
  • Next: label & monitor.

References

  • Standard IV drip-rate formula

Worked calculation

The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.

Volume to infuse1000 mL
Time480 min
Drop factor15 gtt/mL (macro)

→Drip rate31gtt/min

  • Pump equiv.：125.0 mL/h
  • Exact：31.25 gtt/min
Volume to infuse1000 mL
Time480 min
Drop factor10 gtt/mL (macro)

→Drip rate21gtt/min

  • Pump equiv.：125.0 mL/h
  • Exact：20.83 gtt/min
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does IV Drip Rate (gtt/min) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
How is IV Drip Rate (gtt/min) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Volume to infuse 1000 mL, Time 480 min, Drop factor 15 gtt/mL (macro) → Result: Drip rate 31 gtt/min（Pump equiv.: 125.0 mL/h, Exact: 31.25 gtt/min） Inputs: Volume to infuse 1000 mL, Time 480 min, Drop factor 10 gtt/mL (macro) → Result: Drip rate 21 gtt/min（Pump equiv.: 125.0 mL/h, Exact: 20.83 gtt/min）
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