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Rem per second to Watt per kilogram Converter
Use this page to convert rem per second values into watt per kilogram, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 rem/s = 0.01 W/kg
1 W/kg = 100 rem/s
Example: 0.001 rem/s = 0.00001 W/kg
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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.
Watt per kilogram
One watt (joule per second) of power absorbed per kilogram of mass.
History: Expresses dose rate as specific power absorption.
Current use: Used in both ionizing radiation and RF safety (SAR - Specific Absorption Rate).
Also written as W/kg.
Rem per second to Watt per kilogram table
| Rem per second [rem/s] | Watt per kilogram [W/kg] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 rem/s | 0.0001 W/kg |
| 0.1 rem/s | 0.001 W/kg |
| 1 rem/s | 0.01 W/kg |
| 2 rem/s | 0.02 W/kg |
| 5 rem/s | 0.05 W/kg |
| 10 rem/s | 0.1 W/kg |
| 20 rem/s | 0.2 W/kg |
| 50 rem/s | 0.5 W/kg |
| 100 rem/s | 1 W/kg |
Frequently asked questions
How many Watt per kilogram (W/kg) are in one Rem per second (rem/s)?
One Rem per second equals 0.01 Watt per kilogram.
How do you convert Rem per second to Watt per kilogram?
Multiply the Rem per second value by 0.01 to get the result in Watt per kilogram.
How do you convert Watt per kilogram back to Rem per second?
Multiply the Watt per kilogram value by 100 to get back to Rem per second.
What is 0.001 Rem per second in Watt per kilogram?
0.001 Rem per second equals 0.00001 Watt per kilogram.