This iv drip rate reference table shows the drip rate for a range of total volume values, assuming an infusion time of 480 minutes and a drop factor of 20 gtts/ml. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our IV Drip Rate Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Total volume | Drip rate |
|---|---|
| 250 ml | 10 |
| 500 ml | 21 |
| 750 ml | 31 |
| 1,000 ml | 42 |
| 1,500 ml | 63 |
| 2,000 ml | 83 |
| 3,000 ml | 125 |
| 5,000 ml | 208 |
| 7,000 ml | 292 |
| 10,000 ml | 417 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your total volume and read across to the drip rate. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the IV Drip Rate Calculator for a precise answer.
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