Converting from Kilogray (kGy) to Gray (Gy) | Radiation

What is Kilogray (kGy)

Kilogray (kGy) is a derived unit of ionizing radiation dose in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to 1000 gray (Gy), where 1 kilogray is equivalent to 1000 gray.

What is Gray (Gy)

Gray (Gy) is the SI unit of absorbed dose of ionizing radiation. It is defined as the absorption of one joule of radiation energy per kilogram of matter. 1 gray is equivalent to 0.001 kilogray.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between kilogray (kGy) and gray (Gy) can be done using the following formulas:

Kilogray (kGy)=Gray (Gy)×1000

Gray (Gy)=Kilogray (kGy)×0.001

Examples

1. Converting 10 kilograys (kGy) to gray (Gy):

10kGy=10×1000=10000Gy

2. Converting 14 gray (Gy) to kilograys (kGy):

14Gy=14×0.001=0.014kGy

3. Converting 16 kilograys (kGy) to gray (Gy):

16kGy=16×1000=16000Gy

Performing conversions between these two units is essential in various fields such as medical imaging, radiation therapy, and industrial applications where precise radiation doses need to be measured and managed.