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Radiation - Absorbed Dose Converter
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Milligray to Rad Converter
Use this page to convert milligray values into rad, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 mGy = 0.1 rad
1 rad = 10 mGy
Example: 1 mGy = 0.1 rad
Milligray
One milligray is equal to 0.001 grays.
History: Standard SI prefix applied to the gray.
Current use: Commonly used in diagnostic radiology to express patient doses (e.g., CT scans).
Also written as mGy, milligrays.
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.
Milligray to Rad table
| Milligray [mGy] | Rad [rad] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mGy | 0.001 rad |
| 0.1 mGy | 0.01 rad |
| 1 mGy | 0.1 rad |
| 2 mGy | 0.2 rad |
| 5 mGy | 0.5 rad |
| 10 mGy | 1 rad |
| 20 mGy | 2 rad |
| 50 mGy | 5 rad |
| 100 mGy | 10 rad |
Frequently asked questions
How many Rad (rad) are in one Milligray (mGy)?
One Milligray equals 0.1 Rad.
How do you convert Milligray to Rad?
Multiply the Milligray value by 0.1 to get the result in Rad.
How do you convert Rad back to Milligray?
Multiply the Rad value by 10 to get back to Milligray.
What is 1 Milligray in Rad?
1 Milligray equals 0.1 Rad.