Rad to Joule per Kilogram Conversion
Convert between Rad and Joule per Kilogram quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Rad to Joule per Kilogram
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 rd to J/kg:
Unit Information
Learn about the radiation absorbed dose units you're converting between
Rad
rd
Definition
A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 0.01 gray, representing the amount of energy deposited in matter by ionizing radiation.
History/Origin
Acronym for "radiation absorbed dose", introduced in the 1950s for measuring radiation absorbed dose in biological tissue.
Current Use
Widely used in radiation therapy, medical physics, and radiation protection, particularly in the United States.
Multiplier
1
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
Rad to Joule per Kilogram Conversion Table
| Rad [rd] | Joule per Kilogram [J/kg] |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 0.01 J/kg |
| 10 rd | 0.1 J/kg |
| 25 rd | 0.25 J/kg |
| 50 rd | 0.5 J/kg |
| 100 rd | 1 J/kg |
| 0 rd | 0E+0 J/kg |
| -10 rd | -0.1 J/kg |
| -40 rd | -0.4 J/kg |
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