Convert Nanograys per hour to Kilorads per second
Convert Nanograys per hour (nGy/h) to Kilorads per second (krad/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
krad/s = nGy/h × 2.777777778e-14
About Nanograys per hour
The nanogray per hour (nGy/h) equals 1e-9 Gy/h ≈ 2.78×10⁻¹³ Gy/s. Natural background cosmic-ray dose rates at sea level are 30-50 nGy/h; at aviation cruising altitude they rise to 3000-6000 nGy/h. IAEA environmental surveillance networks and national monitoring stations report ambient gamma dose rates in nGy/h. 1 nGy/h = 1e-9 Gy/h.
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
| Nanograys per hour (nGy/h) | Kilorads per second (krad/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 nGy/h | 2.778 × 10-14 krad/s |
| 2 nGy/h | 5.556 × 10-14 krad/s |
| 5 nGy/h | 1.389 × 10-13 krad/s |
| 10 nGy/h | 2.778 × 10-13 krad/s |
| 25 nGy/h | 6.944 × 10-13 krad/s |
| 50 nGy/h | 1.389 × 10-12 krad/s |
| 100 nGy/h | 2.778 × 10-12 krad/s |