Gray to Kilogray Conversion
Convert between Gray and Kilogray quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Gray to Kilogray
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 Gy to kGy:
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
Kilogray
kGy
Definition
A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 10^3 gray, used for moderate absorbed dose measurements.
History/Origin
Part of the SI metric system, where kilo- is the prefix for 10^3, used for large quantities.
Current Use
Used in radiation therapy, medical physics, and moderate-dose radiation applications.
Multiplier
100000
Offset
0
Gray to Kilogray Conversion Table
| Gray [Gy] | Kilogray [kGy] |
|---|---|
| 1 Gy | 0.001 kGy |
| 10 Gy | 0.01 kGy |
| 25 Gy | 0.025 kGy |
| 50 Gy | 0.05 kGy |
| 100 Gy | 0.1 kGy |
| 0 Gy | 0E+0 kGy |
| -10 Gy | -0.01 kGy |
| -40 Gy | -0.04 kGy |
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