Becquerel to Curie Conversion

Convert between Becquerel and Curie quickly and accurately.

Bq
Ci

How to Convert Becquerel to Curie

Conversion Formula

1 Bq = 3E-11 Ci
1 Ci = 37000000000 Bq

Example

Convert 15 Bq to Ci:

15 Bq = 15 × 3E-11 Ci = 4E-10 Ci

Unit Information

Learn about the radiation activity units you're converting between

Becquerel

Bq

Definition

The SI base unit of radioactivity, representing one nuclear decay per second.

History/Origin

Named after Henri Becquerel (1852-1908), the French physicist who discovered radioactivity in 1896.

Current Use

Widely used in nuclear physics, radiation safety, and medical applications.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Curie

Ci

Definition

A unit of radioactivity equal to 3.7 × 10^10 becquerel, originally defined as the activity of 1 gram of radium-226.

History/Origin

Named after Marie Curie (1867-1934) and Pierre Curie (1859-1906), pioneers in the study of radioactivity.

Current Use

Still widely used in the United States, particularly in nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.

Multiplier

37000000000

Offset

0

Becquerel to Curie Conversion Table

Becquerel [Bq] Curie [Ci]
1 Bq 3E-11 Ci
10 Bq 3E-10 Ci
25 Bq 7E-10 Ci
50 Bq 1E-9 Ci
100 Bq 3E-9 Ci
0 Bq 0E+0 Ci
-10 Bq -3E-10 Ci
-40 Bq -1E-9 Ci