Mixing 30 mg KPV
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 30 mg vial of KPV gives 15 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 1,500 mcg. With 1 mL it's 30 mg/mL (3,000 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 10 mg/mL (1,000 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
Bacteriostatic water chart for a 30 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 | 60 mg/mL | 6,000 mcg | 600 mcg |
| 1 mL | 30 mg/mL | 3,000 mcg | 300 mcg |
| 1.5 mL | 20 mg/mL | 2,000 mcg | 200 mcg |
| 2 mL | 15 mg/mL | 1,500 mcg | 150 mcg |
| 2.5 mL | 12 mg/mL | 1,200 mcg | 120 mcg |
| 3 mL | 10 mg/mL | 1,000 mcg | 100 mcg |
| 4 mL | 7.5 mg/mL | 750 mcg | 75 mcg |
| 5 mL | 6 mg/mL | 600 mcg | 60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 250 mcg (0.25 mg) | 1.7 units | 0.017 mL |
| 500 mcg (0.5 mg) | 3.3 units | 0.033 mL |
| 1,000 mcg (1 mg) | 6.7 units | 0.067 mL |
| 2,000 mcg (2 mg) | 13.3 units | 0.133 mL |
| 2,500 mcg (2.5 mg) | 16.7 units | 0.167 mL |
| 5,000 mcg (5 mg) | 33.3 units | 0.333 mL |
| 10,000 mcg (10 mg) | 66.7 units | 0.667 mL |
Cheapest 30 mg KPV vials
One listing per vendor, vendors scoring 80%+ on Finnrick's independent lab testing, cheapest per mg first. Some links are affiliate links; rankings are by price only.
| Vendor | Listing | Price | Per mg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartman Gear Finnrick 80% | LOBSTER KPV KIT 30MG [Lobster Intl] 10 × 30 mg = 300 mg | $150.00 | $0.500 | Buy |
| Uther Finnrick 64% | KPV 30mg (10 Vials / Kit) 10 × 30 mg = 300 mg | $150.00 | $0.500 | Buy |
| Domestic Peps Finnrick 76% | KPV-30mg 10/FULL KIT (silver/aqua cap) 10 × 30 mg = 300 mg | $199.00 | $0.663 | Buy |
| Sunrise BioResearch Finnrick 81% | KPV 30mg x 10vials, 300mg 10 × 30 mg = 300 mg | $250.00 | $0.833 | Buy |
| Qingdao Sigma Chemical QSC Finnrick 64% | KPV 30mg | 20-Vial Kit | Anti-Inflammatory Tripeptide 20 × 30 mg = 600 mg | $550.00 | $0.917 | Buy |
| Royal Peptides Finnrick 75% | KPV 30mg Kit (300mg) 10 × 30 mg = 300 mg | $486.00 | $1.62 | Buy |
| Gulf Coast Aminos Finnrick 81% | KPV 30mg 1 × 30 mg | $49.95 | $1.67 | Buy |
| NextGen Health Finnrick 80% | KPV 30MG 1 × 30 mg | $80.00 | $2.67 | Buy |
Questions people ask
How much bacteriostatic water do I add to 30 mg of KPV?
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 30 mg vial of KPV gives 15 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 1,500 mcg. With 1 mL it's 30 mg/mL (3,000 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 10 mg/mL (1,000 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
How many units is 100 mcg of KPV from a 30 mg vial?
With 2 mL of water (15 mg/mL), 100 mcg is 0.7 units on a U-100 syringe; with 1 mL it's 0.3 units.
Where can I buy 30 mg KPV vials?
8 independently tested vendors list 30 mg KPV vials; the cheapest right now is Cartman Gear at $0.500 per mg ($150.00 for 10 × 30 mg = 300 mg).