Convert Microgray to Rad
Use this free converter to change microgray (µGy) into rad (rad). Microgray and rad both measure radiation (absorbed dose). As a quick reference, 1 µGy equals 0.0001 rad, and 1 rad equals 10000 µGy.
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Rad (rad)
0.0001
1 µGy = 0.0001 rad
Radiation (Absorbed Dose) conversion table
| Microgray | Rad |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000001 |
| 0.1 | 0.00001 |
| 0.5 | 0.00005 |
| 1 | 0.0001 |
| 2 | 0.0002 |
| 3 | 0.0003 |
| 5 | 0.0005 |
| 10 | 0.001 |
| 20 | 0.002 |
| 25 | 0.0025 |
| 50 | 0.005 |
| 100 | 0.01 |
| 1,000 | 0.1 |
How to convert Microgray to Rad
Multiply the microgray value by 0.0001 to get rad.
- Enter the number of microgray you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in rad.
- Worked example: 15 µGy × 0.0001 = 0.0015 rad.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (rad to microgray).
About these units
Microgray (µGy)
- Definition
- A microgray (µGy) is one millionth of a gray.
- History
- A metric sub-multiple for very low dose measurements.
- Current use
- Background radiation levels and some occupational dose monitoring use microgray.
Rad (rad)
- Definition
- The rad (radiation absorbed dose) is a non-SI unit of absorbed dose equal to 0.01 gray or 100 ergs per gram.
- History
- Introduced in 1953 by the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements; largely superseded by the gray since 1985.
- Current use
- Still encountered in US medical and nuclear-industry documentation alongside cGy; 100 rad = 1 Gy.
Frequently asked questions
How many rad are in a microgray?
There are 0.0001 rad in 1 µGy. To convert, multiply the number of microgray by 0.0001.
How do I convert microgray to rad?
Multiply the microgray value by 0.0001 to get rad. For example, 10 µGy = 0.001 rad.
Is this microgray-to-rad converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Microgray to other radiation (absorbed dose) units
| Unit | 1 Microgray equals |
|---|---|
| Gray (Gy) | 0.000001 Gy |
| Milligray (mGy) | 0.001 mGy |
| Centigray (cGy) | 0.0001 cGy |
| Rad (rad) | 0.0001 rad |