Convert Picograys to Microrads
Convert Picograys (pGy) to Microrads (µrad) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µrad = pGy × 1.000000000e-4
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 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
| Picograys (pGy) | Microrads (µrad) |
|---|---|
| 1 pGy | 1 × 10-4 µrad |
| 2 pGy | 0.0002 µrad |
| 5 pGy | 0.0005 µrad |
| 10 pGy | 0.001 µrad |
| 25 pGy | 0.0025 µrad |
| 50 pGy | 0.005 µrad |
| 100 pGy | 0.01 µrad |