A1c to Average Glucose Calculator

Convert HbA1c to estimated average glucose (eAG) in mg/dL and mmol/L. Free and private.

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Average glucose (mg/dL)
154
Average glucose (mmol/L)
8.6

Estimate for education only, not a medical diagnosis. Discuss your results with a clinician.

Convert an HbA1c percentage into an estimated average glucose, shown in both mg/dL and mmol/L. Enter your A1c and see the average blood sugar it corresponds to. This is an estimate for education, not a medical diagnosis.

How this is calculated

Uses the ADAG study regression adopted by the American Diabetes Association: estimated average glucose in mg/dL equals 28.7 times A1c minus 46.7. The mmol/L figure divides the mg/dL result by 18.0182, the standard glucose conversion factor.

How to use

  1. Enter your HbA1c as a percentage, for example 7.
  2. Read the estimated average glucose in mg/dL.
  3. Read the same value in mmol/L for units used outside the US.

Examples

  • A1c 7%: 154 mg/dL (8.6 mmol/L)
  • A1c 6.5%: 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L)

FAQ

What is estimated average glucose?
It is the average blood sugar your A1c corresponds to over the prior two to three months, expressed in the same units as a daily glucose meter reading.
Is this a substitute for a lab test or medical advice?
No. It uses a population regression, so your true average can differ. Use it for context and talk to a clinician about your results.

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