Convert Kilorads to Ergs per gram
Convert Kilorads (krad) to Ergs per gram (erg/g) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
erg/g = krad × 100000
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.
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
| Kilorads (krad) | Ergs per gram (erg/g) |
|---|---|
| 1 krad | 100000 erg/g |
| 2 krad | 200000 erg/g |
| 5 krad | 500000 erg/g |
| 10 krad | 1000000 erg/g |
| 25 krad | 2500000 erg/g |
| 50 krad | 5000000 erg/g |
| 100 krad | 10000000 erg/g |