Convert Ergs per gram to Kilograys
Convert Ergs per gram (erg/g) to Kilograys (kGy) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kGy = erg/g × 1.000000000e-7
About Ergs per gram
The erg per gram (erg/g) equals exactly 10⁻⁴ Gy and is the CGS-Gaussian unit of absorbed dose. Because 1 rad was originally defined as 100 erg/g, this unit is directly linked to the historical radiation system. Still found in older nuclear physics and health physics texts predating SI adoption. 1 erg/g = 10⁻⁴ Gy = 0.1 mGy.
About Kilograys
The kilogray (kGy) equals 10³ Gy and is the standard unit for radiation processing. Food irradiation: 1-10 kGy for insect disinfestation and sprout inhibition; medical device sterilisation standard dose is 25 kGy (ISO 11137); polymer crosslinking and cable insulation curing use 50-200 kGy. 1 kGy = 10³ Gy = 10⁵ rad.
Quick Reference Table
| Ergs per gram (erg/g) | Kilograys (kGy) |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/g | 1 × 10-7 kGy |
| 2 erg/g | 2 × 10-7 kGy |
| 5 erg/g | 5 × 10-7 kGy |
| 10 erg/g | 1 × 10-6 kGy |
| 25 erg/g | 2.5 × 10-6 kGy |
| 50 erg/g | 5 × 10-6 kGy |
| 100 erg/g | 1 × 10-5 kGy |