Formula
kGy to Gy conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
Worked example
2 kGy = 2,000 Gy.
This converter is for absorbed dose only; it does not calculate biological equivalent dose.
Absorbed Radiation Dose conversion
1 kilogray (kGy) equals 1,000 gray (Gy). Enter any value below to convert from kGy to Gy.
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1 kGy = 1,000 Gy
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Nanogray nGy | 999,999,999,999.9998779297 |
| Microgray μGy | 1,000,000,000 |
| Milligray mGy | 1,000,000 |
| Gray Gy | 1,000 |
| Kilogray kGy | 1 |
| Rad rad | 100,000 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 kGy = 2,000 Gy.
This converter is for absorbed dose only; it does not calculate biological equivalent dose.
Quick reference
| Kilogray (kGy) | Gray (Gy) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
From unit
One thousand gray.
Symbol: kGy
To unit
One joule of absorbed energy per kilogram.
Symbol: Gy
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Source
Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure: gray. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Use the formula Gy = kGy x 1,000. 1 kilogray (kGy) equals 1,000 gray (Gy).
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.