Picogray to Gray Conversion

Convert between Picogray and Gray quickly and accurately.

pGy
Gy

How to Convert Picogray to Gray

Conversion Formula

1 pGy = 1E-12 Gy
1 Gy = 1E+12 pGy

Example

Convert 15 pGy to Gy:

15 pGy = 15 × 1E-12 Gy = 1E-11 Gy

Unit Information

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

Picogray

pGy

Definition

A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 10^-12 gray, used for ultra-small absorbed dose measurements.

History/Origin

Part of the SI metric system, where pico- is the prefix for 10^-12, used for ultra-small quantities.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

1E-10

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

Picogray to Gray Conversion Table

Picogray [pGy] Gray [Gy]
1 pGy 1E-12 Gy
10 pGy 1E-11 Gy
25 pGy 3E-11 Gy
50 pGy 5E-11 Gy
100 pGy 1E-10 Gy
0 pGy 0E+0 Gy
-10 pGy -1E-11 Gy
-40 pGy -4E-11 Gy