Disintegrations per Second to Becquerel Conversion

Convert between Disintegrations per Second and Becquerel quickly and accurately.

dps
Bq

How to Convert Disintegrations per Second to Becquerel

Conversion Formula

1 dps = 1 Bq
1 Bq = 1 dps

Example

Convert 15 dps to Bq:

15 dps = 15 × 1 Bq = 15 Bq

Unit Information

Learn about the radiation activity units you're converting between

Disintegrations per Second

dps

Definition

A unit of radioactivity equal to 1 becquerel, representing nuclear disintegrations per second.

History/Origin

Derived from the fundamental definition of radioactivity as nuclear disintegrations per unit time.

Current Use

Used in nuclear physics, radiation detection, and radioactivity measurements.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

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

Disintegrations per Second to Becquerel Conversion Table

Disintegrations per Second [dps] Becquerel [Bq]
1 dps 1 Bq
10 dps 10 Bq
25 dps 25 Bq
50 dps 50 Bq
100 dps 100 Bq
0 dps 0E+0 Bq
-10 dps -10 Bq
-40 dps -40 Bq