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Watt per kilogram to Gray per second Converter
Use this page to convert watt per kilogram values into gray per second, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 W/kg = 1 Gy/s
1 Gy/s = 1 W/kg
Example: 0.001 W/kg = 0.001 Gy/s
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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.
Gray per second
An absorbed dose rate of one gray per second.
History: Derived from the SI unit gray and the base unit second.
Current use: Used in high-intensity radiation environments and radiotherapy planning.
Also written as Gy/s.
Watt per kilogram to Gray per second table
| Watt per kilogram [W/kg] | Gray per second [Gy/s] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 W/kg | 0.01 Gy/s |
| 0.1 W/kg | 0.1 Gy/s |
| 1 W/kg | 1 Gy/s |
| 2 W/kg | 2 Gy/s |
| 5 W/kg | 5 Gy/s |
| 10 W/kg | 10 Gy/s |
| 20 W/kg | 20 Gy/s |
| 50 W/kg | 50 Gy/s |
| 100 W/kg | 100 Gy/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many Gray per second (Gy/s) are in one Watt per kilogram (W/kg)?
One Watt per kilogram equals 1 Gray per second.
How do you convert Watt per kilogram to Gray per second?
Multiply the Watt per kilogram value by 1 to get the result in Gray per second.
How do you convert Gray per second back to Watt per kilogram?
Multiply the Gray per second value by 1 to get back to Watt per kilogram.
What is 0.001 Watt per kilogram in Gray per second?
0.001 Watt per kilogram equals 0.001 Gray per second.