GLP1 MathHow many units is 1.25 mg of tirzepatide?
At 10 mg/mL, 1.25 mg of tirzepatide is 12.5 units (0.12 mL) on a U-100 insulin syringe. Your number depends on the strength printed on your vial, so find your mg/mL below.
12.5 unitsat 10 mg/mL (most common)
0.12 mLliquid to draw
1.25 mgyour dose
1.25 mg of tirzepatide by vial strength
| Vial strength | mL to draw | U-100 syringe | Fits a 0.5 mL syringe? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mg/mL | 0.25 mL | 25 units | Yes |
| 10 mg/mL | 0.12 mL | 12.5 units | Yes |
| 15 mg/mL | 0.08 mL | 8.33 units | Yes |
| 20 mg/mL | 0.06 mL | 6.25 units | Yes |
| 30 mg/mL | 0.04 mL | 4.17 units | Yes |
Formula: units = 1.25 ÷ (mg/mL) × 100. Vial label only shows a total, like 5 mg in 2 mL? Divide: 5 ÷ 2 = 2.5 mg/mL.
Your vial strength isn't listed?
–units on a U-100 insulin syringe
–mL to draw
Other tirzepatide doses
Questions
How many units is 1.25 mg of tirzepatide?
At the most common vial strength of 10 mg/mL, 1.25 mg of tirzepatide is 0.12 mL, which is 12.5 units on a U-100 insulin syringe. The number changes with vial strength, so check the mg/mL printed on your pharmacy label.
How many mL is 1.25 mg of tirzepatide?
mL = dose ÷ strength. At 10 mg/mL that is 1.25 ÷ 10 = 0.12 mL. At 30 mg/mL it is 0.04 mL.
Which syringe should I use for 1.25 mg?
At 10 mg/mL the dose is 12.5 units. A 0.3 mL (30-unit) or 0.5 mL (50-unit) insulin syringe is easiest to read for small doses.