Gray to Joule per Kilogram Conversion

Convert between Gray and Joule per Kilogram quickly and accurately.

Gy
J/kg

How to Convert Gray to Joule per Kilogram

Conversion Formula

1 Gy = 1 J/kg
1 J/kg = 1 Gy

Example

Convert 15 Gy to J/kg:

15 Gy = 15 × 1 J/kg = 15 J/kg

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

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

Gray to Joule per Kilogram Conversion Table

Gray [Gy] Joule per Kilogram [J/kg]
1 Gy 1 J/kg
10 Gy 10 J/kg
25 Gy 25 J/kg
50 Gy 50 J/kg
100 Gy 100 J/kg
0 Gy 0E+0 J/kg
-10 Gy -10 J/kg
-40 Gy -40 J/kg