Convert Kilorads per second to Microsieverts per hour
Convert Kilorads per second (krad/s) to Microsieverts per hour (µSv/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µSv/h = krad/s × 36000000000
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 Microsieverts per hour
The microsievert per hour (µSv/h) equals 1e-6 Sv/h = 1e-6 Gy/h for photon radiation (wR = 1). The universal display unit of personal electronic dosimeters and ambient dose-equivalent rate monitors: typical outdoor background 0.08-0.3 µSv/h; IAEA precautionary action level is 100 µSv/h; occupational continuous limit ≈2.3 µSv/h. 1 µSv/h = 1 µGy/h for photons.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilorads per second (krad/s) | Microsieverts per hour (µSv/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 krad/s | 3.6 × 1010 µSv/h |
| 2 krad/s | 7.2 × 1010 µSv/h |
| 5 krad/s | 1.8 × 1011 µSv/h |
| 10 krad/s | 3.6 × 1011 µSv/h |
| 25 krad/s | 9 × 1011 µSv/h |
| 50 krad/s | 1.8 × 1012 µSv/h |
| 100 krad/s | 3.6 × 1012 µSv/h |