Converting from Millisievert (mSv) to Gray (Gy) in Radiation

What is Millisievert (mSv)

Millisievert (mSv) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the amount of radiation absorbed by the human body. It is commonly employed in assessing radiation exposure levels in medical imaging, nuclear power plants, and other radiation-related applications.

What is Gray (Gy)

Gray (Gy) is the SI unit for absorbed dose of ionizing radiation. It measures the amount of energy deposited by radiation in a substance, typically human tissue. Gray is widely used in radiation therapy, industrial radiography, and other radiation fields to ensure accurate and safe radiation dosages.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between Millisievert and Gray is straightforward. We can use the following formulas:

• To convert from Millisievert (mSv) to Gray (Gy): Gray (Gy)=Millisievert (mSv)×0.001

• To convert from Gray (Gy) to Millisievert (mSv): Millisievert (mSv)=Gray (Gy)×1000

Examples

Let's look at some common conversions:

1. 11 mSv is equal to 0.011 Gy.
2. 2 mSv is equivalent to 0.002 Gy.
3. 9 Gy corresponds to 9000 mSv.

By understanding and using these conversion formulas, you can easily convert between Millisievert and Gray in radiation-related calculations.

Use this page as a reference for converting from Millisievert (mSv) to Gray (Gy) in various radiation applications.