Converting from Roentgen (R) to Microsievert (µSv) | Radiation

What is Roentgen (R)

Roentgen (R) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the amount of ionizing radiation in the air. It measures the ionization of air due to gamma or X-ray radiation.

What is Microsievert (µSv)

Microsievert (µSv) is a unit that quantifies the biological effects of ionizing radiation on living organisms. It is commonly used to measure radiation exposure in medical and environmental contexts.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion rates are:

• 1 (R) = 8695.652 (µSv)
• 1 (µSv) = 0.000115 (R)

Other conversion rates are:

• 3 (R) = 26086.96 (µSv)
• 3 (µSv) = 0.000345 (R)
• 11 (R) = 95652.17 (µSv)
• 11 (µSv) = 0.001265 (R)
• 16 (R) = 139130.4 (µSv)
• 16 (µSv) = 0.00184 (R)

Examples

1. Converting 3 Roentgen (R) to Microsievert (µSv):

3R×8695.652=26086.96μSv

2. Converting 11 Microsievert (µSv) to Roentgen (R):

11μSv×0.001265=0.013915R

By using the conversion formulas provided, you can easily switch between Roentgen and Microsievert units to assess and communicate radiation levels effectively.