Convert Kilosieverts to Millisieverts
Convert Kilosieverts (kSv) to Millisieverts (mSv) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mSv = kSv × 1000000
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.
About Millisieverts
The millisievert (mSv) equals 10⁻³ Sv and is the primary international radiation protection unit. ICRP 103 occupational limit 20 mSv/year averaged over 5 years; worldwide average background ~2.4 mSv/year; abdominal CT ~10 mSv; EU medical exposure directive and IAEA dose limits are quoted in mSv. 1 mSv = 10⁻³ Sv = 100 mrem.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilosieverts (kSv) | Millisieverts (mSv) |
|---|---|
| 1 kSv | 1000000 mSv |
| 2 kSv | 2000000 mSv |
| 5 kSv | 5000000 mSv |
| 10 kSv | 10000000 mSv |
| 25 kSv | 25000000 mSv |
| 50 kSv | 50000000 mSv |
| 100 kSv | 100000000 mSv |