Convert Millisieverts to Kilorems
Convert Millisieverts (mSv) to Kilorems (krem) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
krem = mSv × 0.0001
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Millisieverts (mSv) | Kilorems (krem) |
|---|---|
| 1 mSv | 0.0001 krem |
| 2 mSv | 0.0002 krem |
| 5 mSv | 0.0005 krem |
| 10 mSv | 0.001 krem |
| 25 mSv | 0.0025 krem |
| 50 mSv | 0.005 krem |
| 100 mSv | 0.01 krem |