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IV Drip Rate Calculator
Calculate drops per minute, mL per hour and infusion time for IV fluid administration. Essential for D.Pharmacy and nursing students.
Formula
Drops/min =
Volume (mL) × Drop Factor (gtts/mL)
Time (minutes)
💧 Select Drip Set (Drop Factor)
20
Macro Set
gtts/mL · Standard
15
Macro Set
gtts/mL · Blood/NS
60
Micro Set
gtts/mL · Pediatric
500mL in 6hrs (20gtts)
1L in 8hrs (20gtts)
250mL in 4hrs (Micro)
500mL blood in 4hrs
mL
gtts/mL
⚠️ Please fill in all fields correctly.
Drip Rate
—
drops / minute
Flow Rate
—
mL / hour
Infusion Time
—
hours
About IV Drip Rate Calculator
This free IV Drip Rate Calculator helps D.Pharmacy students, nurses, and hospital pharmacists calculate the correct number of drops per minute for intravenous fluid administration.
Drop Factor — What is it?
Drop factor (gtts/mL) is the number of drops per mL delivered by the IV giving set. Macro sets: 15 or 20 gtts/mL (used for adults). Micro/mini sets: 60 gtts/mL (used for pediatrics and precise dosing).
Used in D.Pharmacy & Nursing
IV drip rate calculation is a core competency in Hospital Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, and Nursing. It is also asked in ESIC Pharmacist, AIIMS, and State Pharmacist exams.
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