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Radiation - Absorbed Dose Converter
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... Microgray = ... Rad
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Microgray to Rad Converter
Use this page to convert microgray values into rad, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 µGy = 0.0001 rad
1 rad = 10,000 µGy
Example: 1 µGy = 0.0001 rad
Microgray
One microgray is equal to one millionth of a gray (1.0E-6 grays).
History: Standard SI prefix applied to the gray.
Current use: Used for measuring very low levels of absorbed radiation and environmental doses.
Also written as µGy, uGy, micrograys.
Rad
Defined as the absorption of 100 ergs of energy per gram of matter, equal to 0.01 gray.
History: Acronym for Radiation Absorbed Dose. Established in 1953 as a replacement for the roentgen.
Current use: Still frequently used in the United States, though officially discouraged in favor of the gray.
Also written as rad, rads.
Microgray to Rad table
| Microgray [µGy] | Rad [rad] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 µGy | 0.000001 rad |
| 0.1 µGy | 0.00001 rad |
| 1 µGy | 0.0001 rad |
| 2 µGy | 0.0002 rad |
| 5 µGy | 0.0005 rad |
| 10 µGy | 0.001 rad |
| 20 µGy | 0.002 rad |
| 50 µGy | 0.005 rad |
| 100 µGy | 0.01 rad |
Frequently asked questions
How many Rad (rad) are in one Microgray (µGy)?
One Microgray equals 0.0001 Rad.
How do you convert Microgray to Rad?
Multiply the Microgray value by 0.0001 to get the result in Rad.
How do you convert Rad back to Microgray?
Multiply the Rad value by 10,000 to get back to Microgray.
What is 1 Microgray in Rad?
1 Microgray equals 0.0001 Rad.