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