Convert Rems to Kilosieverts
Convert Rems (rem) to Kilosieverts (kSv) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kSv = rem × 1.000000000e-5
About Rems
The rem (roentgen equivalent man) equals exactly 0.01 Sv = 1 cSv. The pre-SI unit of equivalent dose, still dominant in US regulation: NRC occupational whole-body limit 5 rem/year; 10 CFR Part 20 exposure limits cited in rem; US military personnel dose records maintained in rem. 1 rem = 0.01 Sv = 1 cSv.
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
| Rems (rem) | Kilosieverts (kSv) |
|---|---|
| 1 rem | 1 × 10-5 kSv |
| 2 rem | 2 × 10-5 kSv |
| 5 rem | 5 × 10-5 kSv |
| 10 rem | 0.0001 kSv |
| 25 rem | 0.00025 kSv |
| 50 rem | 0.0005 kSv |
| 100 rem | 0.001 kSv |