Convert Rads to Micrograys
Convert Rads (rad) to Micrograys (µGy) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µGy = rad × 10000
About Rads
The rad (rad) equals exactly 0.01 Gy = 100 erg/g. The pre-SI unit of absorbed dose, defined by the ICRU in 1953, still widely used in the US in radiation therapy (cGy = rad numerically), radiation biology, and NRC regulations. Whole-body 50% lethal dose (LD50) for humans ~350-450 rad. 1 rad = 0.01 Gy = 1 cGy.
About Micrograys
The microgray (µGy) equals 10⁻⁶ Gy. Typical organ doses from diagnostic X-ray procedures: chest X-ray ~0.01-0.1 µGy; mammography mean glandular dose ~1-3 mGy (i.e. 1000-3000 µGy); dental bitewing ~1-5 µGy. IAEA Safety Reports quote entrance surface doses in µGy for patient dose surveys. 1 µGy = 10⁻⁶ Gy.
Quick Reference Table
| Rads (rad) | Micrograys (µGy) |
|---|---|
| 1 rad | 10000 µGy |
| 2 rad | 20000 µGy |
| 5 rad | 50000 µGy |
| 10 rad | 100000 µGy |
| 25 rad | 250000 µGy |
| 50 rad | 500000 µGy |
| 100 rad | 1000000 µGy |