What Is This Tool?
This tool converts radiation dose rate values from attogray per second (aGy/s), an SI-based extremely low dose unit, to rad per second (rd/s, rad/s), a traditional legacy unit. It helps translate modern sensitive measurements into legacy equivalents used in various radiation applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the radiation dose rate value in attogray per second (aGy/s)
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Select or confirm the target unit as rad per second (rd/s, rad/s)
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent dose rate in rad/second
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Review the result for use in radiation protection or research
Key Features
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Converts attogray/second units to rad/second quickly and accurately
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Supports radiation dose rate measurements bridging SI and legacy units
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Browser-based and easy to use without any installation
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Offers clear unit definitions and conversion context
Examples
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5 aGy/s converts to 5e-16 rad/s
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1 aGy/s equals 1e-16 rad/s
Common Use Cases
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Comparing very low environmental radiation dose rates between SI and legacy units
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Calibrating and testing sensitive radiation detectors used in space or particle physics
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Interpreting historical radiotherapy or industrial irradiation data recorded in rads per second
Tips & Best Practices
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Carefully verify unit selections to avoid confusion between SI and non-SI units
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Use this tool to bridge data from modern measurements to legacy records
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Account for the extremely small numbers involved in conversion to maintain precision
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Use consistent units when reporting dose rates in professional contexts
Limitations
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Large magnitude difference can lead to numerical precision challenges
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Rad is a legacy, non‑SI unit and not commonly used in contemporary measurements
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Ensure consistent unit standards to avoid misinterpretation in reports
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does attogray per second measure?
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Attogray per second is an SI unit measuring the absorbed radiation dose rate at extremely low levels, equal to 10^-18 gray per second.
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Why convert attogray/second to rad/second?
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Converting allows users to interpret sensitive SI dose rates alongside legacy measurements and historical data recorded in rad per second.
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Is rad/second an SI unit?
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No, rad per second is a legacy, non-SI unit commonly used in historical or industrial radiation measurements.
Key Terminology
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Attogray per second (aGy/s)
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An SI unit of absorbed dose rate representing 10^-18 gray per second, used for measuring extremely low radiation dose rates.
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Rad per second (rd/s, rad/s)
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A legacy unit of absorbed radiation dose rate equal to one rad delivered each second, with 1 rad = 0.01 joule per kilogram.
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Gray (Gy)
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The SI unit of absorbed radiation dose, defined as one joule of energy deposited per kilogram of matter.