IV Drip Rate Calculator
Inputs
fl oz
Typical maintenance: 100–125 mL/hr; bolus: 500–1,000 mL over 1–4 hr per clinical order
hours
gtt/mL
Macrodrip: 10, 15, or 20 gtt/mL; microdrip: 60 gtt/mL for pediatrics or precision dosing
Tab to move between fields
Results
Flow Rate
125mL/hr
Drip Rate
41.7gtt/min
Total Drops20,000drops
Total Time480min
1
Identify Input Parameters
= Total Volume = 34fl oz, Infusion Time = 8hours, Drop Factor = 20gtt/mL
= 3 input(s) provided
2
Calculate Flow Rate
Flow Rate
= 125
= 125
3
Calculate Drip Rate
Drip Rate
= 41.7
= 41.7
4
Calculate Total Drops
Total Drops
= 20000
= 20000
5
Calculate Total Time
Total Time
= 480
= 480