Converting from Milligray (mGy) to Roentgen (R) | Radiation

What is Milligray (mGy)

Milligray (mGy) is a unit of measurement used in the field of radiation to quantify the amount of absorbed radiation dose. It is defined as one thousandth of a gray (Gy), where 1 Gy is equivalent to one joule of energy absorbed per kilogram of tissue.

What is Roentgen (R)

Roentgen (R) is another unit of measurement for radiation exposure. It is commonly used to measure the ionization of air caused by gamma rays or X-rays. One Roentgen is equal to the amount of radiation that produces one electrostatic unit of charge in one cubic centimeter of dry air.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Milligray (mGy) to Roentgen (R), you can use the following formulas:

R=0.115×mGy

mGy=8.695652R​

Examples

1. Converting 5 mGy to R:

R=0.115×5=0.575R

2. Converting 17 mGy to R:

R=0.115×17=1.955R

3. Converting 7 mGy to R:

R=0.115×7=0.805R

Conclusion

Use the provided conversion formulas to easily convert between Milligray (mGy) and Roentgen (R) units for accurate radiation dose measurements.