Convert Nanograys to Microrads
Convert Nanograys (nGy) to Microrads (µrad) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µrad = nGy × 0.1
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 Microrads
The microrad (µrad) equals 10⁻⁶ rad = 10⁻⁸ Gy. Used in legacy US radiological instrumentation calibration documentation for very low-level survey instrument thresholds; some older NRC and EPA radiation protection records quote environmental dose rates in µrad/h when modern instruments report nGy/h. 1 µrad = 10⁻⁸ Gy = 10⁻² µGy.
Quick Reference Table
| Nanograys (nGy) | Microrads (µrad) |
|---|---|
| 1 nGy | 0.1 µrad |
| 2 nGy | 0.2 µrad |
| 5 nGy | 0.5 µrad |
| 10 nGy | 1 µrad |
| 25 nGy | 2.5 µrad |
| 50 nGy | 5 µrad |
| 100 nGy | 10 µrad |