Convert Nanograys to Kilorads
Convert Nanograys (nGy) to Kilorads (krad) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
krad = nGy × 1.000000000e-10
About Nanograys
The nanogray (nGy) equals 10⁻⁹ Gy. Background cosmic-ray dose rate at sea level is ~0.03-0.05 nGy/s; environmental low-dose-rate studies of DNA damage in cultured cells use nGy doses delivered over days; regulatory derived investigation levels for some radionuclides in food correspond to organ doses in nGy. 1 nGy = 10⁻⁹ Gy = 10⁻³ µGy.
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
| Nanograys (nGy) | Kilorads (krad) |
|---|---|
| 1 nGy | 1 × 10-10 krad |
| 2 nGy | 2 × 10-10 krad |
| 5 nGy | 5 × 10-10 krad |
| 10 nGy | 1 × 10-9 krad |
| 25 nGy | 2.5 × 10-9 krad |
| 50 nGy | 5 × 10-9 krad |
| 100 nGy | 1 × 10-8 krad |