RadiationConversion Formulas & Examples
Rad → Gray
1 rad = 0.01 GyExample: 10 rad = 0.1 Gy
Rem → Sievert
1 rem = 0.01 SvExample: 10 rem = 0.1 Sv
Millisievert → Sievert
1 mSv = 0.001 SvExample: 10 mSv = 0.01 Sv
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How do you convert Gray (Gy) to Rad?
One Gray (Gy) equals 100 rad (radiation absorbed dose). Conversely, 1 rad equals 0.01 Gray (10 milligray).
Q.How do you convert Sievert (Sv) to Rem?
One Sievert (Sv) equals 100 rem, and 1 millisievert (mSv) equals 0.1 rem (100 millirem).
Q.How many millisieverts (mSv) are in 1 Sievert (Sv)?
There are 1,000 millisieverts (mSv) in 1 Sievert (Sv).
Q.What is the difference between Gray (Gy) and Sievert (Sv)?
Gray (Gy) measures physical absorbed radiation energy per kilogram of matter (1 J/kg), while Sievert (Sv) weights that dose by biological impact on human tissue.