Convert Disintegrations per minute to Millibecquerels
Convert Disintegrations per minute (dpm) to Millibecquerels (mBq) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mBq = dpm × 16.66666667
About Disintegrations per minute
The disintegration per minute (dpm) equals exactly 1/60 Bq ≈ 16.7 mBq. Standard output unit of liquid scintillation counters (LSC) in biochemical and biomedical research for ³H and ¹⁴C tracer assays; radioimmunoassay protocols report results in dpm/well. 1 dpm = 1/60 Bq = 60 dph.
About Millibecquerels
The millibecquerel (mBq) equals 10⁻³ Bq. Radiological surface contamination surveys in nuclear facilities use mBq/cm² alert levels for alpha and beta emitters; uranium and plutonium bioassay in urine from occupationally exposed workers is reported in mBq/sample. 1 mBq = 10⁻³ Bq = 10⁻³ s⁻¹.
Quick Reference Table
| Disintegrations per minute (dpm) | Millibecquerels (mBq) |
|---|---|
| 1 dpm | 16.6667 mBq |
| 2 dpm | 33.3333 mBq |
| 5 dpm | 83.3333 mBq |
| 10 dpm | 166.667 mBq |
| 25 dpm | 416.667 mBq |
| 50 dpm | 833.333 mBq |
| 100 dpm | 1666.67 mBq |