Convert Nanograys per hour to Microsieverts per hour
Convert Nanograys per hour (nGy/h) to Microsieverts per hour (µSv/h) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µSv/h = nGy/h × 0.001
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 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.
Quick Reference Table
| Nanograys per hour (nGy/h) | Microsieverts per hour (µSv/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 nGy/h | 0.001 µSv/h |
| 2 nGy/h | 0.002 µSv/h |
| 5 nGy/h | 0.005 µSv/h |
| 10 nGy/h | 0.01 µSv/h |
| 25 nGy/h | 0.025 µSv/h |
| 50 nGy/h | 0.05 µSv/h |
| 100 nGy/h | 0.1 µSv/h |