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How to Convert from Millirad [mrd] to Milligray [mGy]
Convert radiation absorbed dose values from millirad (mrd), a legacy CGS unit, to milligray (mGy), the modern SI unit. Learn about uses, conversion methods, examples, and practical considerations.
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Millirad [mrd] to Milligray [mGy] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms values of radiation absorbed dose from millirad (mrd), a historical unit, to milligray (mGy), the current International System (SI) unit. It facilitates updating and comparing measurements for medical diagnostics, radiation protection, and calibration.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the radiation dose value in millirad (mrd).
- Select millirad as the original unit and milligray as the target unit.
- Click convert to see the equivalent dose in milligray (mGy).
- Use the converted value for reporting, comparison, or regulatory documentation.
Key Features
- Converts millirad values to milligray using the established conversion factor.
- Supports dose measurement updates from legacy rad-based to SI units.
- Useful for medical imaging, environmental safety, and device calibration contexts.
- Browser-based tool with straightforward input and conversion process.
Examples
- 100 millirad converts to 1 milligray.
- 50 millirad converts to 0.5 milligray.
Common Use Cases
- Updating diagnostic X-ray and CT scan dose records from legacy units to modern standards.
- Monitoring low-level background or occupational radiation exposure using consistent units.
- Calibrating and verifying radiation survey meters and dosimeters originally specified in rad-based units.
Tips & Best Practices
- Always confirm the unit of the original measurement before conversion.
- Use converted milligray values for regulatory compliance and reporting.
- Avoid mixing legacy and SI units in the same report to prevent confusion.
- Apply this conversion when working with historical data that uses millirad.
Limitations
- The millirad is a legacy unit and less often used in current radiation practice.
- Conversions may involve rounding or approximations; precision varies by context.
- Using mixed units in dose interpretation can lead to errors or misunderstandings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the relationship between millirad and milligray?
- 1 millirad equals 0.01 milligray, reflecting the conversion from a legacy CGS unit to the SI unit of absorbed dose.
- Why convert from millirad to milligray?
- Conversion updates historical or legacy measurements into the modern SI unit to ensure accurate dose reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Can I use millirad and milligray interchangeably?
- No, millirad is an older unit and milligray the current standard; mixing them can cause confusion and inaccuracies in dose assessment.
Key Terminology
- Millirad (mrd)
- A legacy CGS unit measuring absorbed radiation dose equal to one thousandth of a rad, primarily used for historical dose data and calibration.
- Milligray (mGy)
- The SI unit of absorbed dose, representing one thousandth of a gray, measuring energy deposited per unit mass of material by ionizing radiation.
- Absorbed Dose
- The amount of energy from ionizing radiation deposited per unit mass of a material, used to assess radiation exposure effects.