Convert Ergs per gram to Kilorads
Convert Ergs per gram (erg/g) to Kilorads (krad) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
krad = erg/g × 1.000000000e-5
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 Kilorads
The kilorad (krad) equals 10 Gy. Used in radiation hardness testing of electronics for space and military applications: commercial components typically withstand 0.1-10 krad(Si); military-grade components are specified to 100-1000 krad(Si). Semiconductor device qualification standards (MIL-STD-883, ESCC 22900) quote total ionising dose in krad. 1 krad = 10 Gy.
Quick Reference Table
| Ergs per gram (erg/g) | Kilorads (krad) |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/g | 1 × 10-5 krad |
| 2 erg/g | 2 × 10-5 krad |
| 5 erg/g | 5 × 10-5 krad |
| 10 erg/g | 0.0001 krad |
| 25 erg/g | 0.00025 krad |
| 50 erg/g | 0.0005 krad |
| 100 erg/g | 0.001 krad |