Rad to Gray

Convert rads (rad) to grays (Gy) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

rad
Gy
1 rad = 0.01 Gy
Full precision:0.01 Gy
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 rads to grays, we divide by 100 because one gray equals exactly 100 rads.

1 gray = 100 rads

Since there are 100 rads in every gray, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 100 = 0.01 grays

So 1 rads = 0.01 grays.

Quick check: 0.01 × 100 = 1 rads

How to Convert Rads to Grays

To convert rads to grays, divide the value by 100.

The Formula

Grays = Rads ÷ 100

Key Fact

1 gray = 100 rads

Tip: To convert grays back to rads, multiply by 100.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 rad = 0.01 Gy
1 ÷ 100 = 0.01
Example 2: 5 rad = 0.05 Gy
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
Example 3: 10 rad = 0.1 Gy
10 ÷ 100 = 0.1

Rads to Grays Table

RadsGrays
1 rad0.01 Gy
2 rad0.02 Gy
5 rad0.05 Gy
10 rad0.1 Gy
20 rad0.2 Gy
25 rad0.25 Gy
50 rad0.5 Gy
100 rad1 Gy
250 rad2.5 Gy
500 rad5 Gy
1000 rad10 Gy

1 Rad in Other Units

Unit1 rad =
Rads to Sieverts0.01 Sv
Rads to Millisieverts10 mSv
Rads to Microsieverts10000 μSv
Rads to Rems1 rem
Rads to Millirems1000 mrem
Rad to Gray0.01 Gy
Rads to Milligrays10 mGy
Rads to Roentgens1.1403 R

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