Kilogray to Joule per Kilogram Conversion

Convert between Kilogray and Joule per Kilogram quickly and accurately.

kGy
J/kg

How to Convert Kilogray to Joule per Kilogram

Conversion Formula

1 kGy = 1000 J/kg
1 J/kg = 0.001 kGy

Example

Convert 15 kGy to J/kg:

15 kGy = 15 × 1000 J/kg = 15000 J/kg

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

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

Kilogray to Joule per Kilogram Conversion Table

Kilogray [kGy] Joule per Kilogram [J/kg]
1 kGy 1000 J/kg
10 kGy 10000 J/kg
25 kGy 25000 J/kg
50 kGy 50000 J/kg
100 kGy 100000 J/kg
0 kGy 0E+0 J/kg
-10 kGy -10000 J/kg
-40 kGy -40000 J/kg