What is the relationship between milligray and centigray?

One milligray equals 0.1 centigray; both measure absorbed radiation dose with centigray being a larger unit.

Why convert doses from mGy to cGy?

Converting allows dose values from diagnostic imaging to be expressed on the therapeutic dose scale used in treatment planning and calibration.

Can this conversion affect patient dose safety?

The conversion itself does not affect safety, but proper unit understanding ensures accurate dose recording and interpretation, which is critical for safety.

How to Convert from Milligray [mGy] to Centigray [cGy]

Learn to convert radiation absorbed dose measurements from milligray (mGy) to centigray (cGy) using an easy-to-understand conversion tool ideal for medical imaging and radiation therapy applications.

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Milligray [mGy] to Centigray [cGy] Conversion Table

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Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Milligray [mGy] to Centigray [cGy] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter facilitates transforming values from milligray (mGy) to centigray (cGy), both units measuring absorbed radiation dose. It helps users translate dose readings commonly used in diagnostic imaging into units frequently applied in therapeutic radiation planning.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the absorbed radiation dose in milligray (mGy) into the input field
Select milligray as the original unit and centigray as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in centigray (cGy)
Use the results to support radiation dose reporting, treatment planning, or calibration tasks

Key Features

Converts radiation dose values between milligray and centigray instantly
Uses established conversion rate where 1 mGy equals 0.1 cGy
Supports dose unit translation useful in medical, environmental, and physics contexts
Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick computations

Examples

Convert 10 mGy: 10 mGy × 0.1 = 1 cGy
Convert 50 mGy: 50 mGy × 0.1 = 5 cGy

Common Use Cases

Reporting patient radiation dose from diagnostic imaging procedures like CT scans
Monitoring absorbed doses during fluoroscopy and interventional radiology
Prescribing and documenting therapeutic doses in external beam radiotherapy
Calibrating radiation detectors and dosimeters in medical physics and radiation protection

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check units to avoid confusion between diagnostic doses (mGy) and therapeutic doses (cGy)
Use the conversion consistently to maintain clarity in dose documentation
Understand the context to interpret dose values correctly, especially in clinical settings
Regularly calibrate measurement devices to ensure accurate dose readings

Limitations

Milligray represents smaller dose amounts than centigray, risking confusion if not handled carefully
Measurement precision and clinical interpretation affect the practical accuracy of converted values
Conversion does not reflect biological effects or treatment efficacy, only dose equivalence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the relationship between milligray and centigray?: One milligray equals 0.1 centigray; both measure absorbed radiation dose with centigray being a larger unit.
Why convert doses from mGy to cGy?: Converting allows dose values from diagnostic imaging to be expressed on the therapeutic dose scale used in treatment planning and calibration.
Can this conversion affect patient dose safety?: The conversion itself does not affect safety, but proper unit understanding ensures accurate dose recording and interpretation, which is critical for safety.

Key Terminology

Milligray (mGy): A unit of radiation dose equal to one thousandth of a gray, representing absorbed energy of ionizing radiation per kilogram.
Centigray (cGy): A unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to one hundredth of a gray, commonly used in radiotherapy dose prescriptions.
Gray (Gy): The SI unit of absorbed radiation dose, defined as one joule of radiation energy absorbed per kilogram of matter.

Quick Knowledge Check

How many centigray equal 1 milligray?

0.01 cGy

0.1 cGy

1 cGy

Which unit is typically used for documenting therapeutic radiation doses?

Milligray (mGy)

Centigray (cGy)

Joule (J)

In what context is milligray often used?

External beam radiotherapy prescription

Diagnostic imaging dose reporting

Calibrating radiation therapy beams

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