Drip Factor Calculator

The Drip Factor Calculator helps determine the flow rate of intravenous fluids in mL/hour based on the drip factor, volume, and time.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Drip Rate (mL/hour) = (Total Volume in mL) / (Drip Factor in mL/min) * 60

Where:
- Total Volume: Total volume of fluid to be administered (mL)
- Drip Factor: Drip rate of the IV tubing (mL/min)
- Duration: Time over which the fluid is administered (minutes)

Result

Drip Rate: -- mL/hour

Drip Factor Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Drip Factor Calculator and its working principles.

How to Use the Drip Factor Calculator

  1. Enter the Total Volume in milliliters (mL). This is the total amount of fluid to be administered.
  2. Enter the Drip Factor in milliliters per minute (mL/min). This is the flow rate of the IV tubing (e.g., 10, 15, or 20).
  3. Enter the Duration in minutes. This is the time over which the fluid is to be administered.
  4. Click the Calculate button to determine the drip rate in mL/hour.

Example

If you want to administer 500 mL of fluid over 30 minutes using a tubing with a drip factor of 15 mL/min, the calculation would be:

Drip Rate = (500 mL) / (15 mL/min) * 60 = 2000 mL/hour

Principle

The drip rate calculation ensures that the intravenous fluid is delivered at the correct rate. The drip factor (mL/min) represents the number of drops per minute, and the calculation adjusts for the total volume and time to provide the hourly flow rate.