Kilogray to Gray Conversion

Convert between Kilogray and Gray quickly and accurately.

kGy
Gy

How to Convert Kilogray to Gray

Conversion Formula

1 kGy = 1000 Gy
1 Gy = 0.001 kGy

Example

Convert 15 kGy to Gy:

15 kGy = 15 × 1000 Gy = 15000 Gy

Unit Information

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

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

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 to Gray Conversion Table

Kilogray [kGy] Gray [Gy]
1 kGy 1000 Gy
10 kGy 10000 Gy
25 kGy 25000 Gy
50 kGy 50000 Gy
100 kGy 100000 Gy
0 kGy 0E+0 Gy
-10 kGy -10000 Gy
-40 kGy -40000 Gy