Convert Kilograys to Ergs per gram
Convert Kilograys (kGy) to Ergs per gram (erg/g) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
erg/g = kGy × 10000000
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilograys (kGy) | Ergs per gram (erg/g) |
|---|---|
| 1 kGy | 10000000 erg/g |
| 2 kGy | 20000000 erg/g |
| 5 kGy | 50000000 erg/g |
| 10 kGy | 100000000 erg/g |
| 25 kGy | 250000000 erg/g |
| 50 kGy | 500000000 erg/g |
| 100 kGy | 1000000000 erg/g |