Convert Kilorads to Rads
Convert Kilorads (krad) to Rads (rad) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
rad = krad × 1000
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 Rads
The rad (rad) equals exactly 0.01 Gy = 100 erg/g. The pre-SI unit of absorbed dose, defined by the ICRU in 1953, still widely used in the US in radiation therapy (cGy = rad numerically), radiation biology, and NRC regulations. Whole-body 50% lethal dose (LD50) for humans ~350-450 rad. 1 rad = 0.01 Gy = 1 cGy.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilorads (krad) | Rads (rad) |
|---|---|
| 1 krad | 1000 rad |
| 2 krad | 2000 rad |
| 5 krad | 5000 rad |
| 10 krad | 10000 rad |
| 25 krad | 25000 rad |
| 50 krad | 50000 rad |
| 100 krad | 100000 rad |