IV Fluids Calculator

Calculate drip rates, maintenance fluids, and infusion times

Calculation Type

Drip Rate Calculator

Calculate IV drip rate from volume and time

Results

Calculated infusion parameters

Drip Rate

42

drops/minute

Flow Rate

Milliliters per hour

125 mL/hr

Rate per Minute

Milliliters per minute

2.08 mL/min

IV Fluid Administration Guide

Drop Factors

  • β€’ 10 gtt/mL: Blood administration sets
  • β€’ 15-20 gtt/mL: Standard macrodrip
  • β€’ 60 gtt/mL: Microdrip/pediatric

Maintenance Formulas

  • β€’ Holliday-Segar: Standard method
  • β€’ 4-2-1 Rule: Quick calculation
  • β€’ 100-50-20 Rule: Alternative method