Rad to Kilogray Conversion
Convert between Rad and Kilogray quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Rad to Kilogray
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 rd to kGy:
Unit Information
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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
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
Rad to Kilogray Conversion Table
| Rad [rd] | Kilogray [kGy] |
|---|---|
| 1 rd | 0.00001 kGy |
| 10 rd | 0.0001 kGy |
| 25 rd | 0.00025 kGy |
| 50 rd | 0.0005 kGy |
| 100 rd | 0.001 kGy |
| 0 rd | 0E+0 kGy |
| -10 rd | -0.0001 kGy |
| -40 rd | -0.0004 kGy |
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