Joule per Kilogram to Gray Conversion

Convert between Joule per Kilogram and Gray quickly and accurately.

J/kg
Gy

How to Convert Joule per Kilogram to Gray

Conversion Formula

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

Example

Convert 15 J/kg to Gy:

15 J/kg = 15 × 1 Gy = 15 Gy

Unit Information

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

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

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 to Gray Conversion Table

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