MOTS-c Dosage Calculator
A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied in metabolic and longevity research.
Total amount printed on the vial label.
Changes concentration only — your dose stays the same.
5000 mcg = 5 mg
1 mL barrels are sold marked two ways: 0–100 insulin units (U-100) or 0–1 mL (tuberculin / luer). Same volume — 100 units = 1 mL — so the result below gives you both readings.
1.0 mL (100-unit) · top row = insulin units, bottom row = mL · smallest mark = 2 units · check yours, gradations vary by brand
Show the math — every step, with your numbers
- Concentration: 10 mg ÷ 2 mL = 5.00 mg/mL (5000 mcg/mL)
- Dose volume: 5000 mcg ÷ 5000 mcg/mL = 1.000 mL
- Syringe units: 1.000 mL × 100 = 100 units
How much water should I add?
The same 5000 mcg dose from your 10 mg vial, at each water volume. More water spreads the dose over more units, which is easier to read accurately. Tap a row to use it.
✓ = the draw lands exactly on a mark of your 1.0 mL (100-unit) syringe — no eyeballing between gradations.
Calculated on a U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL). This is reconstitution arithmetic for MOTS-c, not a dosing recommendation. Verify against your product label and a qualified professional.
MOTS-c reconstitution chart
Concentration for each vial size when reconstituted with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water. Change the water amount in the calculator to see other concentrations, or open the full reconstitution chart to compare every dose and water volume at once.
| Vial size | Bac. water | Concentration | Per unit (0.01 mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mg | 2 mL | 2.50 mg/mL | 25.0 mcg |
| 10 mg | 2 mL | 5.00 mg/mL | 50.0 mcg |
About MOTS-c dosing
MOTS-c (MOTS-c) is a mitochondrial-derived peptide studied in metabolic and longevity research. It is commonly sold in 5 mg, 10 mg vials. Commonly-cited community and research protocols reference a range of 5,000–10,000 mcg, a few times per week in cited protocols. Higher milligram-per-dose than most; a 10 mg vial with 2 mL gives round units at 5 mg doses.
Remember that the number of syringe units for any dose depends entirely on how much bacteriostatic water you add. The calculator above is pre-filled with a common setup for MOTS-c; adjust the inputs to match your own vial and the units update instantly.
Check MOTS-c for yourself
The figures on this page are commonly-cited references for the arithmetic, not prescriptions. These are primary, non-commercial sources where you can verify them independently.
- MOTS-c studies on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Registered human studies, their doses and protocols. If a compound has few or no registered trials, that is worth knowing before relying on any figure.
- MOTS-c on PubChem ↗
Chemical identity and molecular weight from the NIH.
MOTS-c calculator — FAQ
How do I reconstitute MOTS-c?+
Higher milligram-per-dose than most; a 10 mg vial with 2 mL gives round units at 5 mg doses. Add your chosen amount of bacteriostatic water to the vial, swirl gently (never shake), and use the calculator above to convert your target dose into insulin-syringe units.
What is a common MOTS-c dose?+
Commonly-cited protocols reference 5,000–10,000 mcg, a few times per week in cited protocols. These are references for the arithmetic, not a prescription — confirm with your product label and a qualified professional.
How many units of MOTS-c should I draw?+
That depends on your vial size and how much bacteriostatic water you added. Enter both into the calculator above along with your dose and it shows the exact units on a U-100 insulin syringe.