Convert Micrograys to Kilorads
Convert Micrograys (µGy) to Kilorads (krad) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
krad = µGy × 1.000000000e-7
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 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.
Quick Reference Table
| Micrograys (µGy) | Kilorads (krad) |
|---|---|
| 1 µGy | 1 × 10-7 krad |
| 2 µGy | 2 × 10-7 krad |
| 5 µGy | 5 × 10-7 krad |
| 10 µGy | 1 × 10-6 krad |
| 25 µGy | 2.5 × 10-6 krad |
| 50 µGy | 5 × 10-6 krad |
| 100 µGy | 1 × 10-5 krad |