Convert Milligrays to Kilorads
Convert Milligrays (mGy) to Kilorads (krad) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
krad = mGy × 0.0001
About Milligrays
The milligray (mGy) equals 10⁻³ Gy and is the standard unit for diagnostic radiology patient doses. CT head scan ~20-60 mGy; abdominal CT ~10-30 mGy; mammography mean glandular dose ~1-3 mGy. IAEA and EU medical exposure directives set diagnostic reference levels in mGy. 1 mGy = 10⁻³ Gy = 0.1 rad.
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
| Milligrays (mGy) | Kilorads (krad) |
|---|---|
| 1 mGy | 0.0001 krad |
| 2 mGy | 0.0002 krad |
| 5 mGy | 0.0005 krad |
| 10 mGy | 0.001 krad |
| 25 mGy | 0.0025 krad |
| 50 mGy | 0.005 krad |
| 100 mGy | 0.01 krad |