Convert Grays per second to Kilorads per hour
Convert Grays per second (Gy/s) to Kilorads per hour (krad/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
krad/h = Gy/s × 360
About Grays per second
The gray per second (Gy/s) is the SI coherent unit of absorbed dose rate, equal to 1 joule per kilogram per second, dimensionally equivalent to W/kg or m²/s³. Used in HDR brachytherapy source strength, FLASH radiotherapy research (>40 Gy/s for normal tissue sparing), and particle accelerator beam-loss dosimetry. 1 Gy/s = 60 Gy/min = 3600 Gy/h = 100 rad/s.
About Kilorads per hour
The kilorad per hour (krad/h) equals 10 Gy/h ≈ 2.78×10⁻³ Gy/s. Used in total ionising dose (TID) testing of electronics for space and military: satellite components are irradiated at krad(Si)/h to simulate accumulated space radiation; MIL-STD-883 and ESCC 22900 specify test dose rates in krad/h. 1 krad/h = 10 Gy/h.
Quick Reference Table
| Grays per second (Gy/s) | Kilorads per hour (krad/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gy/s | 360 krad/h |
| 2 Gy/s | 720 krad/h |
| 5 Gy/s | 1800 krad/h |
| 10 Gy/s | 3600 krad/h |
| 25 Gy/s | 9000 krad/h |
| 50 Gy/s | 18000 krad/h |
| 100 Gy/s | 36000 krad/h |