Drip Rate Calculator

Drip Rate Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the drip rate for intravenous fluid administration.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Drip Rate (gtts/min) = (Volume (mL) / Time (min)) * 15 / Gauge (G)

Where:
Volume (mL): Total volume of fluid to be infused.
Time (min): Time over which the fluid is to be infused.
Gauge (G): The gauge of the IV needle used.

Drip Rate Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Drip Rate Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Drip Rate Calculator

  1. Enter the total volume of fluid to be infused in milliliters (mL).
  2. Enter the time over which the fluid is to be infused in minutes (min).
  3. Enter the gauge of the IV needle used.
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the drip rate in drops per minute (gtts/min).
  5. The result will be displayed in the "Drip Rate (gtts/min)" field.

Working Principle

The drip rate is calculated using the formula:

Drip Rate (gtts/min) = (Volume (mL) / Time (min)) * 15 / Gauge (G)

This formula takes into account the volume of fluid, the time over which it is to be infused, and the gauge of the IV needle to determine the appropriate drip rate.