Dekagray to Gray Conversion

Convert between Dekagray and Gray quickly and accurately.

daGy
Gy

How to Convert Dekagray to Gray

Conversion Formula

1 daGy = 10 Gy
1 Gy = 0.1 daGy

Example

Convert 15 daGy to Gy:

15 daGy = 15 × 10 Gy = 150 Gy

Unit Information

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

Dekagray

daGy

Definition

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

History/Origin

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

Current Use

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

Multiplier

1000

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

Dekagray to Gray Conversion Table

Dekagray [daGy] Gray [Gy]
1 daGy 10 Gy
10 daGy 100 Gy
25 daGy 250 Gy
50 daGy 500 Gy
100 daGy 1000 Gy
0 daGy 0E+0 Gy
-10 daGy -100 Gy
-40 daGy -400 Gy