Decigray to Gray Conversion

Convert between Decigray and Gray quickly and accurately.

dGy
Gy

How to Convert Decigray to Gray

Conversion Formula

1 dGy = 0.1 Gy
1 Gy = 10 dGy

Example

Convert 15 dGy to Gy:

15 dGy = 15 × 0.1 Gy = 1.5 Gy

Unit Information

Learn about the radiation absorbed dose units you're converting between

Decigray

dGy

Definition

A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 10^-1 gray, used for small absorbed dose measurements.

History/Origin

Part of the SI metric system, where deci- is the prefix for 10^-1, used for small quantities.

Current Use

Used in radiation therapy, medical physics, and small-dose radiation applications.

Multiplier

10

Offset

0

Gray

Gy

Definition

The SI base unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 100 rad, representing one joule of energy absorbed per kilogram of matter.

History/Origin

Named after Louis Harold Gray (1905-1965), the British physicist who made significant contributions to radiation dosimetry.

Current Use

Widely used in radiation therapy, medical physics, and radiation protection worldwide.

Multiplier

100

Offset

0

Decigray to Gray Conversion Table

Decigray [dGy] Gray [Gy]
1 dGy 0.1 Gy
10 dGy 1 Gy
25 dGy 2.5 Gy
50 dGy 5 Gy
100 dGy 10 Gy
0 dGy 0E+0 Gy
-10 dGy -1 Gy
-40 dGy -4 Gy