Convert Kilorads to Picograys
Convert Kilorads (krad) to Picograys (pGy) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pGy = krad × 10000000000000
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 Picograys
The picogray (pGy) equals 10⁻¹² Gy. Microdosimetry simulations of α-particle traversals through single cells report mean specific energies in the pGy range; computed dose kernels for ²¹⁰At and !21³Bi targeted alpha therapy on individual cell clusters are expressed in pGy. 1 pGy = 10⁻¹² Gy = 10⁻³ nGy.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilorads (krad) | Picograys (pGy) |
|---|---|
| 1 krad | 1 × 1013 pGy |
| 2 krad | 2 × 1013 pGy |
| 5 krad | 5 × 1013 pGy |
| 10 krad | 1 × 1014 pGy |
| 25 krad | 2.5 × 1014 pGy |
| 50 krad | 5 × 1014 pGy |
| 100 krad | 1 × 1015 pGy |