Decigray to Joule per Kilogram Conversion

Convert between Decigray and Joule per Kilogram quickly and accurately.

dGy
J/kg

How to Convert Decigray to Joule per Kilogram

Conversion Formula

1 dGy = 0.1 J/kg
1 J/kg = 10 dGy

Example

Convert 15 dGy to J/kg:

15 dGy = 15 × 0.1 J/kg = 1.5 J/kg

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

Joule per Kilogram

J/kg

Definition

A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 100 rad, representing the SI unit of absorbed dose.

History/Origin

Derived from the fundamental definition of absorbed dose as energy absorbed per unit mass.

Current Use

Used in radiation therapy, medical physics, and radiation dosimetry applications.

Multiplier

100

Offset

0

Decigray to Joule per Kilogram Conversion Table

Decigray [dGy] Joule per Kilogram [J/kg]
1 dGy 0.1 J/kg
10 dGy 1 J/kg
25 dGy 2.5 J/kg
50 dGy 5 J/kg
100 dGy 10 J/kg
0 dGy 0E+0 J/kg
-10 dGy -1 J/kg
-40 dGy -4 J/kg