Convert Micrograys to Rads
Convert Micrograys (µGy) to Rads (rad) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
rad = µGy × 1.000000000e-4
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 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
| Micrograys (µGy) | Rads (rad) |
|---|---|
| 1 µGy | 1 × 10-4 rad |
| 2 µGy | 0.0002 rad |
| 5 µGy | 0.0005 rad |
| 10 µGy | 0.001 rad |
| 25 µGy | 0.0025 rad |
| 50 µGy | 0.005 rad |
| 100 µGy | 0.01 rad |