Convert Milligrays per minute to Kilorads per second
Convert Milligrays per minute (mGy/min) to Kilorads per second (krad/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
krad/s = mGy/min × 1.666666667e-6
About Milligrays per minute
The milligray per minute (mGy/min) equals 1e-3 Gy/min ≈ 1.67×10⁻⁵ Gy/s. Standard output unit for diagnostic X-ray tube characterisation: fluoroscopy entrance dose rates are 10-100 mGy/min; mammography units are measured in mGy/min for quality assurance; IEC and IAEA diagnostic equipment standards quote X-ray tube output in mGy/min. 1 mGy/min = 1e-3 Gy/min.
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
| Milligrays per minute (mGy/min) | Kilorads per second (krad/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 mGy/min | 1.667 × 10-6 krad/s |
| 2 mGy/min | 3.333 × 10-6 krad/s |
| 5 mGy/min | 8.333 × 10-6 krad/s |
| 10 mGy/min | 1.667 × 10-5 krad/s |
| 25 mGy/min | 4.167 × 10-5 krad/s |
| 50 mGy/min | 8.333 × 10-5 krad/s |
| 100 mGy/min | 0.000166667 krad/s |