Intravenous(IV) Fluids Drip Rates Calculation

Volume (ml)

Time

minutes hours

Drop Factor (gtts/ml)

Step by Step calculation

IV Drip Rate Formula

Drip Rates = ( Volume * Drop Factor ) / Time

Example:

Drip Rates = (1500 ml * 16 gtts/ml) / (12 hours * 60)

= 33 gtts per minute