Gray to Dekagray Conversion

Convert between Gray and Dekagray quickly and accurately.

Gy
daGy

How to Convert Gray to Dekagray

Conversion Formula

1 Gy = 0.1 daGy
1 daGy = 10 Gy

Example

Convert 15 Gy to daGy:

15 Gy = 15 × 0.1 daGy = 1.5 daGy

Unit Information

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

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

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 to Dekagray Conversion Table

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