Gray to Microgray Conversion

Convert between Gray and Microgray quickly and accurately.

Gy
µGy

How to Convert Gray to Microgray

Conversion Formula

1 Gy = 1000000 µGy
1 µGy = 0 Gy

Example

Convert 15 Gy to µGy:

15 Gy = 15 × 1000000 µGy = 15000000 µGy

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

Microgray

µGy

Definition

A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 10^-6 gray, used for very small absorbed dose measurements.

History/Origin

Part of the SI metric system, where micro- is the prefix for 10^-6, used for very small quantities.

Current Use

Used in radiation protection, environmental monitoring, and very small-dose radiation measurements.

Multiplier

0

Offset

0

Gray to Microgray Conversion Table

Gray [Gy] Microgray [µGy]
1 Gy 1000000 µGy
10 Gy 10000000 µGy
25 Gy 25000000 µGy
50 Gy 50000000 µGy
100 Gy 100000000 µGy
0 Gy 0E+0 µGy
-10 Gy -10000000 µGy
-40 Gy -40000000 µGy