Convert Micrograys to Ergs per gram
Convert Micrograys (µGy) to Ergs per gram (erg/g) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
erg/g = µGy × 0.01
About Micrograys
The microgray (µGy) equals 10⁻⁶ Gy. Typical organ doses from diagnostic X-ray procedures: chest X-ray ~0.01-0.1 µGy; mammography mean glandular dose ~1-3 mGy (i.e. 1000-3000 µGy); dental bitewing ~1-5 µGy. IAEA Safety Reports quote entrance surface doses in µGy for patient dose surveys. 1 µGy = 10⁻⁶ 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
| Micrograys (µGy) | Ergs per gram (erg/g) |
|---|---|
| 1 µGy | 0.01 erg/g |
| 2 µGy | 0.02 erg/g |
| 5 µGy | 0.05 erg/g |
| 10 µGy | 0.1 erg/g |
| 25 µGy | 0.25 erg/g |
| 50 µGy | 0.5 erg/g |
| 100 µGy | 1 erg/g |