Centigray to Rad Conversion
Convert between Centigray and Rad quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Centigray to Rad
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 cGy to rd:
Unit Information
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Centigray
cGy
Definition
A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 10^-2 gray or 1 rad, commonly used in radiation therapy.
History/Origin
Part of the SI metric system, where centi- is the prefix for 10^-2, used for small quantities.
Current Use
Commonly used in radiation therapy, medical physics, and radiation dosimetry applications.
Multiplier
1
Offset
0
Rad
rd
Definition
A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 0.01 gray, representing the amount of energy deposited in matter by ionizing radiation.
History/Origin
Acronym for "radiation absorbed dose", introduced in the 1950s for measuring radiation absorbed dose in biological tissue.
Current Use
Widely used in radiation therapy, medical physics, and radiation protection, particularly in the United States.
Multiplier
1
Offset
0
Centigray to Rad Conversion Table
| Centigray [cGy] | Rad [rd] |
|---|---|
| 1 cGy | 1 rd |
| 10 cGy | 10 rd |
| 25 cGy | 25 rd |
| 50 cGy | 50 rd |
| 100 cGy | 100 rd |
| 0 cGy | 0E+0 rd |
| -10 cGy | -10 rd |
| -40 cGy | -40 rd |
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