Steroid Conversion Calculator

Convert commonly used systemic corticosteroid doses using approximate anti-inflammatory equivalence.

For Healthcare Professionals

How to use

Select the systemic corticosteroid the patient is currently receiving.
Enter the total dose administered over 24 hours.
Select the corticosteroid you wish to convert to.
Review the approximate equivalent dose alongside the clinical cautions.

Converting from

Total 24-hour dose

Enter the cumulative dose received over 24 hours.

Convert to

Complete the three fields above and select Calculate Equivalent Dose to see the approximate equivalent dose here.

Approximate anti-inflammatory equivalence only. This result is not a prescribing recommendation and does not determine dosing frequency, tapering, stress dosing or mineralocorticoid replacement. Apply clinical judgement and verify against the patient’s condition and local formulary.

Clinical references

Reference data reviewed: August 2026

For qualified healthcare professionals. This calculator supports, but does not replace, independent clinical judgement. No patient information entered into this calculator is stored or transmitted.