A recommended dose for administration of a medication is 12 mg/lb/day. How many milligrams of this…

➤ How do I convert kilograms to pounds to calculate this dose?
Multiply the weight in kilograms by 2.20462 to get pounds. For example, 72 kg × 2.20462 = 158.73 lb. Then apply the dose in mg per pound (mg/day = pounds × mg per lb). Always include units at each step and verify the math with a calculator.