Convert Kilorads to Nanograys
Convert Kilorads (krad) to Nanograys (nGy) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
nGy = krad × 10000000000
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 Nanograys
The nanogray (nGy) equals 10⁻⁹ Gy. Background cosmic-ray dose rate at sea level is ~0.03-0.05 nGy/s; environmental low-dose-rate studies of DNA damage in cultured cells use nGy doses delivered over days; regulatory derived investigation levels for some radionuclides in food correspond to organ doses in nGy. 1 nGy = 10⁻⁹ Gy = 10⁻³ µGy.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilorads (krad) | Nanograys (nGy) |
|---|---|
| 1 krad | 1 × 1010 nGy |
| 2 krad | 2 × 1010 nGy |
| 5 krad | 5 × 1010 nGy |
| 10 krad | 1 × 1011 nGy |
| 25 krad | 2.5 × 1011 nGy |
| 50 krad | 5 × 1011 nGy |
| 100 krad | 1 × 1012 nGy |