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