Convert Kilorems to Kilosieverts
Convert Kilorems (krem) to Kilosieverts (kSv) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kSv = krem × 0.01
About Kilorems
The kilorem (krem) equals 10³ rem = 10 Sv. Used in radiation hardness testing of electronics for space and military: total ionising dose (TID) specifications cite krem(Si) levels; prompt nuclear radiation effects on personnel in nuclear weapons effects literature are quoted in krem. 1 krem = 10 Sv = 10³ rem.
About Kilosieverts
The kilosievert (kSv) equals 10³ Sv. Doses above ~10 Sv are rapidly lethal; the kSv scale is encountered only in extreme irradiator calibration measurements, high-energy accelerator beam-loss scenarios, and nuclear detonation effects calculations at the closest survival radii. 1 kSv = 10³ Sv = 10⁵ rem.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilorems (krem) | Kilosieverts (kSv) |
|---|---|
| 1 krem | 0.01 kSv |
| 2 krem | 0.02 kSv |
| 5 krem | 0.05 kSv |
| 10 krem | 0.1 kSv |
| 25 krem | 0.25 kSv |
| 50 krem | 0.5 kSv |
| 100 krem | 1 kSv |