Convert Microsieverts per hour to Kilorads per hour
Convert Microsieverts per hour (µSv/h) to Kilorads per hour (krad/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
krad/h = µSv/h × 1.000000000e-7
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.
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
| Microsieverts per hour (µSv/h) | Kilorads per hour (krad/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 µSv/h | 1 × 10-7 krad/h |
| 2 µSv/h | 2 × 10-7 krad/h |
| 5 µSv/h | 5 × 10-7 krad/h |
| 10 µSv/h | 1 × 10-6 krad/h |
| 25 µSv/h | 2.5 × 10-6 krad/h |
| 50 µSv/h | 5 × 10-6 krad/h |
| 100 µSv/h | 1 × 10-5 krad/h |