Convert Kilorads per second to Grays per minute
Convert Kilorads per second (krad/s) to Grays per minute (Gy/min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Gy/min = krad/s × 600
About Kilorads per second
The kilorad per second (krad/s) equals 10 Gy/s. Used in pulsed nuclear radiation effects testing: flash X-ray simulators and nuclear weapon effects test facilities produce prompt dose rates in krad(Si)/s; US defence standard MIL-STD-461 and prompt-dose-rate hardness assurance test procedures specify dose rates in krad/s. 1 krad/s = 10 Gy/s = 1000 rad/s.
About Grays per minute
The gray per minute (Gy/min) is the primary clinical radiotherapy machine output unit. Standard linac dose rates are 1-6 Gy/min at isocentre; stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) uses up to 10 Gy/min; ¹⁹²Ir HDR brachytherapy sources are characterised in Gy/min at 1 cm reference distance. 1 Gy/min = 100 rad/min ≈ 1.67×10⁻² Gy/s.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilorads per second (krad/s) | Grays per minute (Gy/min) |
|---|---|
| 1 krad/s | 600 Gy/min |
| 2 krad/s | 1200 Gy/min |
| 5 krad/s | 3000 Gy/min |
| 10 krad/s | 6000 Gy/min |
| 25 krad/s | 15000 Gy/min |
| 50 krad/s | 30000 Gy/min |
| 100 krad/s | 60000 Gy/min |