Convert Microsieverts per hour to Kilorads per second
Convert Microsieverts per hour (µSv/h) to Kilorads per second (krad/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
krad/s = µSv/h × 2.777777778e-11
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 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.
Quick Reference Table
| Microsieverts per hour (µSv/h) | Kilorads per second (krad/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 µSv/h | 2.778 × 10-11 krad/s |
| 2 µSv/h | 5.556 × 10-11 krad/s |
| 5 µSv/h | 1.389 × 10-10 krad/s |
| 10 µSv/h | 2.778 × 10-10 krad/s |
| 25 µSv/h | 6.944 × 10-10 krad/s |
| 50 µSv/h | 1.389 × 10-9 krad/s |
| 100 µSv/h | 2.778 × 10-9 krad/s |