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How to Convert from Millirad [mrd] to Picogray [pGy]?
Learn how to convert absorbed radiation dose values from millirad (mrd), a legacy CGS unit, to picogray (pGy), an extremely small SI unit used in precise radiation measurement.
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Millirad [mrd] to Picogray [pGy] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This tool converts radiation absorbed dose values from millirad (mrd), a traditional unit, to picogray (pGy), a highly precise SI-derived unit, to assist in comparing legacy data with modern scientific measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in millirads (mrd) that you wish to convert.
- Select millirad as the starting unit and picogray as the target unit.
- Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent value in picograys.
Key Features
- Converts millirads to picograys using a defined conversion factor.
- Supports applications in medical dosimetry, radiation monitoring, and scientific research.
- Provides an easy-to-use, browser-based interface for quick calculations.
Examples
- 2 mrd converts to 20,000,000 pGy.
- 0.5 mrd converts to 5,000,000 pGy.
Common Use Cases
- Reporting or comparing small diagnostic X-ray doses and historical dosimetry data.
- Environmental and occupational radiation dose monitoring at low levels.
- Calibration and characterization of radiation detectors and dosimeters.
- Scientific research involving low-dose epidemiology and space instruments.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use this conversion to express legacy dose values in SI units for clarity.
- Understand that measuring picogray levels requires highly sensitive instruments.
- Be mindful of regional differences in unit adoption that may affect data consistency.
Limitations
- Millirad is a legacy unit with limited current use, so some data may involve approximations.
- Accurate picogray measurements need ultra-sensitive equipment due to very small dose values.
- Differences in measurement standards can impact conversion consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why convert millirads to picograys?
- Converting millirads to picograys allows for expression of absorbed radiation doses in a more precise SI unit, facilitating comparison between historic and modern measurements.
- What is the conversion rate between millirad and picogray?
- One millirad equals ten million picograys.
- In what fields is this conversion commonly used?
- It is commonly used in medical dosimetry, environmental monitoring, scientific research, occupational safety, and space instrument calibration.
Key Terminology
- Millirad [mrd]
- A legacy unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to one thousandth of a rad; used historically in medical and environmental dosimetry.
- Picogray [pGy]
- An SI-derived unit of absorbed dose equal to one trillionth of a gray, used for measuring extremely small absorbed radiation doses.
- Absorbed Dose
- The amount of energy deposited by ionizing radiation per unit mass of material.