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Microcurie to Disintegrations per second Converter
Use this page to convert microcurie values into disintegrations per second, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 µCi = 37,000 dps
1 dps = 0.000027027027027027 µCi
Example: 1000 µCi = 37,000,000 dps
Microcurie
One microcurie is equal to one millionth of a curie (1.0E-6 curies), or 37,000 becquerels.
History: Standard metric prefix applied to the curie.
Current use: Used for measuring small amounts of radioactive tracers and lab samples.
Also written as µCi, uCi, microcuries.
Disintegrations per second
The number of atomic nuclei that decay in one second.
History: A descriptive name for the rate of radioactive decay.
Current use: Used in physics and chemistry to describe activity directly.
Also written as dps, disintegrations per second.
Microcurie to Disintegrations per second table
| Microcurie [µCi] | Disintegrations per second [dps] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 µCi | 370 dps |
| 0.1 µCi | 3,700 dps |
| 1 µCi | 37,000 dps |
| 2 µCi | 74,000 dps |
| 5 µCi | 185,000 dps |
| 10 µCi | 370,000 dps |
| 20 µCi | 740,000 dps |
| 50 µCi | 1,850,000 dps |
| 100 µCi | 3,700,000 dps |
Frequently asked questions
How many Disintegrations per second (dps) are in one Microcurie (µCi)?
One Microcurie equals 37,000 Disintegrations per second.
How do you convert Microcurie to Disintegrations per second?
Multiply the Microcurie value by 37,000 to get the result in Disintegrations per second.
How do you convert Disintegrations per second back to Microcurie?
Multiply the Disintegrations per second value by 0.000027027027027027 to get back to Microcurie.
What is 1000 Microcurie in Disintegrations per second?
1000 Microcurie equals 37,000,000 Disintegrations per second.