Convert Kilorads per hour to Grays per hour
Convert Kilorads per hour (krad/h) to Grays per hour (Gy/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Gy/h = krad/h × 10
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.
About Grays per hour
The gray per hour (Gy/h) equals 1/3600 Gy/s ≈ 2.78×10⁻⁴ Gy/s. Used in radiation processing and source strength reporting: ¹³⁷Cs irradiator calibrations are expressed in Gy/h at a reference distance; IAEA food irradiation standards cite Gy/h for conveyor output; radiobiological experiments for cancer cell survival curves use Gy/h. 1 Gy/h = 100 rad/h = 1000 mGy/h.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilorads per hour (krad/h) | Grays per hour (Gy/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 krad/h | 10 Gy/h |
| 2 krad/h | 20 Gy/h |
| 5 krad/h | 50 Gy/h |
| 10 krad/h | 100 Gy/h |
| 25 krad/h | 250 Gy/h |
| 50 krad/h | 500 Gy/h |
| 100 krad/h | 1000 Gy/h |