Mixing 11 mg KPV
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 11 mg vial of KPV gives 5.5 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 550 mcg. With 1 mL it's 11 mg/mL (1,100 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 3.667 mg/mL (366.7 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
Bacteriostatic water chart for a 11 mg vial
Strength for each amount of water, and how much KPV 10 units and 1 unit hold on a U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL).
| Water added | Strength | Per 10 units (0.1 mL) | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | 22 mg/mL | 2,200 mcg | 220 mcg |
| 1 mL | 11 mg/mL | 1,100 mcg | 110 mcg |
| 1.5 mL | 7.333 mg/mL | 733.3 mcg | 73.33 mcg |
| 2 mL | 5.5 mg/mL | 550 mcg | 55 mcg |
| 2.5 mL | 4.4 mg/mL | 440 mcg | 44 mcg |
| 3 mL | 3.667 mg/mL | 366.7 mcg | 36.67 mcg |
| 4 mL | 2.75 mg/mL | 275 mcg | 27.5 mcg |
| 5 mL | 2.2 mg/mL | 220 mcg | 22 mcg |
Units to draw for an amount (with 2 mL of water)
Arithmetic only, not a recommended amount. For what published studies actually gave, see KPV research. Use the calculator for other amounts or water volumes.
| Amount | Units | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 100 mcg (0.1 mg) | 1.8 units | 0.018 mL |
| 250 mcg (0.25 mg) | 4.5 units | 0.045 mL |
| 500 mcg (0.5 mg) | 9.1 units | 0.091 mL |
| 1,000 mcg (1 mg) | 18.2 units | 0.182 mL |
| 2,000 mcg (2 mg) | 36.4 units | 0.364 mL |
| 2,500 mcg (2.5 mg) | 45.5 units | 0.455 mL |
| 5,000 mcg (5 mg) | 90.9 units | 0.909 mL |
Cheapest 11 mg KPV vials
One listing per vendor, vendors scoring 80%+ on Finnrick's independent lab testing, cheapest per mg first.
| Vendor | Listing | Price | Per mg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EZ Peptides Finnrick 75% | KPV 11mg 1 × 11 mg | $38.99 | $3.54 | Buy |
| Tydes Finnrick 68% | KPV 11mg 1 × 11 mg | $53.99 | $4.91 | Buy |
Questions people ask
How much bacteriostatic water do I add to 11 mg of KPV?
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 11 mg vial of KPV gives 5.5 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 550 mcg. With 1 mL it's 11 mg/mL (1,100 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 3.667 mg/mL (366.7 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
How many units is 100 mcg of KPV from a 11 mg vial?
With 2 mL of water (5.5 mg/mL), 100 mcg is 1.8 units on a U-100 syringe; with 1 mL it's 0.9 units.
Where can I buy 11 mg KPV vials?
2 independently tested vendors list 11 mg KPV vials; the cheapest right now is EZ Peptides at $3.54 per mg ($38.99 for 1 × 11 mg).