Hectogray to Gray Conversion

Convert between Hectogray and Gray quickly and accurately.

hGy
Gy

How to Convert Hectogray to Gray

Conversion Formula

1 hGy = 100 Gy
1 Gy = 0.01 hGy

Example

Convert 15 hGy to Gy:

15 hGy = 15 × 100 Gy = 1500 Gy

Unit Information

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

Hectogray

hGy

Definition

A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 10^2 gray, used for moderate absorbed dose measurements.

History/Origin

Part of the SI metric system, where hecto- is the prefix for 10^2, used for moderate quantities.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

10000

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

Hectogray to Gray Conversion Table

Hectogray [hGy] Gray [Gy]
1 hGy 100 Gy
10 hGy 1000 Gy
25 hGy 2500 Gy
50 hGy 5000 Gy
100 hGy 10000 Gy
0 hGy 0E+0 Gy
-10 hGy -1000 Gy
-40 hGy -4000 Gy