Convert Picograys to Ergs per gram
Convert Picograys (pGy) to Ergs per gram (erg/g) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
erg/g = pGy × 1.000000000e-8
About Picograys
The picogray (pGy) equals 10⁻¹² Gy. Microdosimetry simulations of α-particle traversals through single cells report mean specific energies in the pGy range; computed dose kernels for ²¹⁰At and !21³Bi targeted alpha therapy on individual cell clusters are expressed in pGy. 1 pGy = 10⁻¹² Gy = 10⁻³ nGy.
About Ergs per gram
The erg per gram (erg/g) equals exactly 10⁻⁴ Gy and is the CGS-Gaussian unit of absorbed dose. Because 1 rad was originally defined as 100 erg/g, this unit is directly linked to the historical radiation system. Still found in older nuclear physics and health physics texts predating SI adoption. 1 erg/g = 10⁻⁴ Gy = 0.1 mGy.
Quick Reference Table
| Picograys (pGy) | Ergs per gram (erg/g) |
|---|---|
| 1 pGy | 1 × 10-8 erg/g |
| 2 pGy | 2 × 10-8 erg/g |
| 5 pGy | 5 × 10-8 erg/g |
| 10 pGy | 1 × 10-7 erg/g |
| 25 pGy | 2.5 × 10-7 erg/g |
| 50 pGy | 5 × 10-7 erg/g |
| 100 pGy | 1 × 10-6 erg/g |