Convert Kilorads per second to Grays per second
Convert Kilorads per second (krad/s) to Grays per second (Gy/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Gy/s = krad/s × 10
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 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.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilorads per second (krad/s) | Grays per second (Gy/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 krad/s | 10 Gy/s |
| 2 krad/s | 20 Gy/s |
| 5 krad/s | 50 Gy/s |
| 10 krad/s | 100 Gy/s |
| 25 krad/s | 250 Gy/s |
| 50 krad/s | 500 Gy/s |
| 100 krad/s | 1000 Gy/s |