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Watt per kilogram to Rad per second Converter
Use this page to convert watt per kilogram values into rad per second, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 W/kg = 100 rad/s
1 rad/s = 0.01 W/kg
Example: 0.001 W/kg = 0.1 rad/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.
Rad per second
One rad per second is equal to 0.01 gray per second.
History: The legacy CGS-based dose rate unit.
Current use: Still used in some US-based radiation safety and medical physics contexts.
Also written as rad/s.
Watt per kilogram to Rad per second table
| Watt per kilogram [W/kg] | Rad per second [rad/s] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 W/kg | 1 rad/s |
| 0.1 W/kg | 10 rad/s |
| 1 W/kg | 100 rad/s |
| 2 W/kg | 200 rad/s |
| 5 W/kg | 500 rad/s |
| 10 W/kg | 1,000 rad/s |
| 20 W/kg | 2,000 rad/s |
| 50 W/kg | 5,000 rad/s |
| 100 W/kg | 10,000 rad/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many Rad per second (rad/s) are in one Watt per kilogram (W/kg)?
One Watt per kilogram equals 100 Rad per second.
How do you convert Watt per kilogram to Rad per second?
Multiply the Watt per kilogram value by 100 to get the result in Rad per second.
How do you convert Rad per second back to Watt per kilogram?
Multiply the Rad per second value by 0.01 to get back to Watt per kilogram.
What is 0.001 Watt per kilogram in Rad per second?
0.001 Watt per kilogram equals 0.1 Rad per second.