Convert Microsieverts to Kilosieverts
Convert Microsieverts (µSv) to Kilosieverts (kSv) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kSv = µSv × 1.000000000e-9
About Microsieverts
The microsievert (µSv) equals 10⁻⁶ Sv. Standard unit for individual low-dose exposures: chest X-ray ~20 µSv effective dose; transatlantic flight ~80 µSv; dental panoramic X-ray ~10-25 µSv. Personal electronic dosimeters in medical and industrial workplaces accumulate and display dose in µSv. 1 µSv = 10⁻⁶ Sv.
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
| Microsieverts (µSv) | Kilosieverts (kSv) |
|---|---|
| 1 µSv | 1 × 10-9 kSv |
| 2 µSv | 2 × 10-9 kSv |
| 5 µSv | 5 × 10-9 kSv |
| 10 µSv | 1 × 10-8 kSv |
| 25 µSv | 2.5 × 10-8 kSv |
| 50 µSv | 5 × 10-8 kSv |
| 100 µSv | 1 × 10-7 kSv |