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Rem per second to Sievert per second Converter
Use this page to convert rem per second values into sievert per second, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 rem/s = 0.01 Sv/s
1 Sv/s = 100 rem/s
Example: 0.001 rem/s = 0.00001 Sv/s
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Rem per second
One rem per second is equal to 0.01 sievert per second.
History: Roentgen Equivalent Man per second.
Current use: Found in older US radiation protection standards and equipment.
Also written as rem/s.
Sievert per second
A dose rate that results in one sievert of biological effect per second.
History: Named after Rolf Sievert. While the gray measures physical absorption, the sievert accounts for biological impact.
Current use: Used in radiation protection to describe the rate of biological risk accumulation.
Also written as Sv/s.
Rem per second to Sievert per second table
| Rem per second [rem/s] | Sievert per second [Sv/s] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rem/s | 0.0001 Sv/s |
| 0.1 rem/s | 0.001 Sv/s |
| 1 rem/s | 0.01 Sv/s |
| 2 rem/s | 0.02 Sv/s |
| 5 rem/s | 0.05 Sv/s |
| 10 rem/s | 0.1 Sv/s |
| 20 rem/s | 0.2 Sv/s |
| 50 rem/s | 0.5 Sv/s |
| 100 rem/s | 1 Sv/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many Sievert per second (Sv/s) are in one Rem per second (rem/s)?
One Rem per second equals 0.01 Sievert per second.
How do you convert Rem per second to Sievert per second?
Multiply the Rem per second value by 0.01 to get the result in Sievert per second.
How do you convert Sievert per second back to Rem per second?
Multiply the Sievert per second value by 100 to get back to Rem per second.
What is 0.001 Rem per second in Sievert per second?
0.001 Rem per second equals 0.00001 Sievert per second.