How to Convert Salt to Sodium and Back
Salt equivalent (g) = sodium (mg) x 2.54 / 1000; sodium (mg) = salt (g) x 393. So 1000 mg sodium = 2.54 g salt, and 1 g salt = 393 mg sodium. Uses NaCl/Na atomic ratio 2.542.
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| Sodium to salt | salt(g) = Na(mg) x 2.54 / 1000 |
|---|---|
| Salt to sodium | Na(mg) = salt(g) x 393 |
| NaCl/Na ratio | 2.542 |
| Na/NaCl ratio | 0.39337 |
| WHO salt limit | < 5 g/day |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert sodium mg to salt grams?
Multiply sodium (mg) by 2.54 and divide by 1000. 1000 mg sodium = 2.54 g salt equivalent.
How much sodium is in 1 g of salt?
About 393 mg. One gram of table salt (NaCl) is roughly 39.3% sodium by mass.
What is the daily salt limit?
WHO recommends under 5 g/day. Japan's 2020 guideline targets under 7.5 g for men and 6.5 g for women (general info).
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