Convert Milligrays per second to Kilorads per hour
Convert Milligrays per second (mGy/s) to Kilorads per hour (krad/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
krad/h = mGy/s × 0.36
About Milligrays per second
The milligray per second (mGy/s) equals 1e-3 Gy/s. Used in high-dose-rate applications: medical linac output in IMRT mode is 1-5 mGy/s at isocentre; electron beam processing conveyors deliver 1-10 mGy/s; real-time diode dosimeters in linac vaults measure instantaneous dose rate in mGy/s during beam-on periods. 1 mGy/s = 0.1 rad/s = 3.6 Gy/h.
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
| Milligrays per second (mGy/s) | Kilorads per hour (krad/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 mGy/s | 0.36 krad/h |
| 2 mGy/s | 0.72 krad/h |
| 5 mGy/s | 1.8 krad/h |
| 10 mGy/s | 3.6 krad/h |
| 25 mGy/s | 9 krad/h |
| 50 mGy/s | 18 krad/h |
| 100 mGy/s | 36 krad/h |