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How do I convert units to milligrams for my dose?

Quick-reference conversion charts for semaglutide and tirzepatide β€” find the exact syringe units for your prescribed milligram dose based on your vial concentration.

⚠️ Always check your vial label for the concentration before injecting. The concentration (e.g., 10 mg/mL vs. 20 mg/mL) determines how many units you draw. Using the wrong table can result in getting double or half your intended dose. If you're unsure which concentration you have, contact the care team before injecting.


How to read your vial label

Your vial label may show two numbers separated by a slash β€” for example, "20 mg/10 mg Tirzepatide, B6" or "2.5 mg/0.5 mg Semaglutide, B12." Here's what that means:

  • First number = your medication concentration (tirzepatide or semaglutide) β€” this is the only number that matters for dosing

  • Second number = the added vitamin (B6 or B12) β€” ignore this number when calculating your dose


Dosage Calculator

Use our dosage calculator to quickly find how many units to draw for your prescribed dose:

Or use the reference tables below to look up your dose manually.


Tirzepatide β€” 20 mg/mL vial

This is the most common tirzepatide concentration at higher doses. If your vial says 20 mg/mL, use this table.

Prescribed Dose

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2.5 mg

13 units

5 mg

25 units

7.5 mg

38 units

10 mg

50 units

12.5 mg

63 units

15 mg

75 units

Tirzepatide β€” 10 mg/mL vial

Typically used for starting doses (2.5–7.5 mg). If your prescribed dose is higher than 7.5 mg, you likely have (or will receive) a 20 mg/mL vial β€” check your label.

Prescribed Dose

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2.5 mg

25 units

5 mg

50 units

7.5 mg

75 units

Semaglutide β€” 2.5 mg/mL vial

This is the standard semaglutide concentration. Most patients will use this table.

Prescribed Dose

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0.25 mg

10 units

0.5 mg

20 units

1 mg

40 units

1.75 mg

70 units

2.5 mg

100 units

Semaglutide β€” 1 mg/mL vial

This is a less common concentration. Notice the same dose requires more units here than with a 2.5 mg/mL vial β€” that's why checking your label matters.

Prescribed Dose

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0.25 mg

25 units

0.5 mg

50 units


Need help?

If your vial label is unclear or your concentration changed since your last shipment β€” do not guess. Reach out to the care team before injecting:


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