Convert Disintegrations per minute to Picocuries
Convert Disintegrations per minute (dpm) to Picocuries (pCi) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pCi = dpm × 0.4504504505
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 Picocuries
The picocurie (pCi) equals 3.7 × 10⁻² Bq = 37 mBq. The US EPA uses pCi/L as the standard unit for indoor radon (action level: 4 pCi/L) and drinking water radon; NRC licence exemption thresholds and natural uranium activity in groundwater are expressed in pCi/L. 1 pCi = 3.7 × 10⁻² Bq.
Quick Reference Table
| Disintegrations per minute (dpm) | Picocuries (pCi) |
|---|---|
| 1 dpm | 0.45045 pCi |
| 2 dpm | 0.900901 pCi |
| 5 dpm | 2.25225 pCi |
| 10 dpm | 4.5045 pCi |
| 25 dpm | 11.2613 pCi |
| 50 dpm | 22.5225 pCi |
| 100 dpm | 45.045 pCi |