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Sievert per second to Rem per second Converter
Use this page to convert sievert per second values into rem per second, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 Sv/s = 100 rem/s
1 rem/s = 0.01 Sv/s
Example: 0.001 Sv/s = 0.1 rem/s
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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
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 to Rem per second table
| Sievert per second [Sv/s] | Rem per second [rem/s] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Sv/s | 1 rem/s |
| 0.1 Sv/s | 10 rem/s |
| 1 Sv/s | 100 rem/s |
| 2 Sv/s | 200 rem/s |
| 5 Sv/s | 500 rem/s |
| 10 Sv/s | 1,000 rem/s |
| 20 Sv/s | 2,000 rem/s |
| 50 Sv/s | 5,000 rem/s |
| 100 Sv/s | 10,000 rem/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many Rem per second (rem/s) are in one Sievert per second (Sv/s)?
One Sievert per second equals 100 Rem per second.
How do you convert Sievert per second to Rem per second?
Multiply the Sievert per second value by 100 to get the result in Rem per second.
How do you convert Rem per second back to Sievert per second?
Multiply the Rem per second value by 0.01 to get back to Sievert per second.
What is 0.001 Sievert per second in Rem per second?
0.001 Sievert per second equals 0.1 Rem per second.