Convert Millirems to Microsieverts
Convert Millirems (mrem) to Microsieverts (µSv) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
µSv = mrem × 10
About Millirems
The millirem (mrem) equals 10⁻³ rem = 10⁻⁵ Sv. Standard unit in US radiation protection: NRC occupational whole-body limit 5000 mrem/year; US average annual background ~300 mrem; EPA drinking-water dose limit 4 mrem/year; dose rates near US nuclear plant boundaries are reported in mrem/year. 1 mrem = 10⁻⁵ Sv = 10 µSv.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Millirems (mrem) | Microsieverts (µSv) |
|---|---|
| 1 mrem | 10 µSv |
| 2 mrem | 20 µSv |
| 5 mrem | 50 µSv |
| 10 mrem | 100 µSv |
| 25 mrem | 250 µSv |
| 50 mrem | 500 µSv |
| 100 mrem | 1000 µSv |