IV Drip Rate Calculator

Intravenous Fluids Drops per Minute Estimator

Input Fields

Volume of Fluid

mL

Total volume of IV fluid to be administered

Drop FactorIV set drop factor (drops/mL)

Time

min

Infusion time in minutes

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Drip Rate

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IV Drip Rate Calculation Formula

$$\text{Drip Rate (gtt/min)} = \frac{\text{Volume (mL)} \times \text{Drop Factor (gtt/mL)}}{\text{Time (min)}}$$

Where:

• Volume = total volume of fluid to be infused (mL)
• Drop Factor = number of drops per mL (e.g., 10, 15, 20, or 60 gtt/mL)
• Time = infusion time in minutes
• Drip Rate = result in drops per minute (gtt/min)

This IV drip rate calculator is essential for healthcare providers when manually adjusting intravenous infusions. It ensures the correct rate of delivery without using electronic infusion pumps. By inputting the volume of the solution, drop factor, and duration, the tool outputs how many drops per minute (gtt/min) should be administered. This promotes accurate fluid therapy and patient safety, especially in emergency or low-resource settings.