Convert Kilorems to Microrems
Convert Kilorems (krem) to Microrems (µrem) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µrem = krem × 1000000000
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 Microrems
The microrem (µrem) equals 10⁻⁶ rem = 10⁻⁸ Sv. Used in legacy US health physics instrumentation and NRC licence documentation for extremely low ambient dose-rate measurements; older EPA environmental surveillance reports quote dose rates in µrem/h where modern instruments report nSv/h. 1 µrem = 10⁻⁸ Sv = 10⁻² µSv.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilorems (krem) | Microrems (µrem) |
|---|---|
| 1 krem | 1000000000 µrem |
| 2 krem | 2 × 109 µrem |
| 5 krem | 5 × 109 µrem |
| 10 krem | 1 × 1010 µrem |
| 25 krem | 2.5 × 1010 µrem |
| 50 krem | 5 × 1010 µrem |
| 100 krem | 1 × 1011 µrem |