Formula
kGy to rad conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
rad = kGy x 100,000
Worked example
2 kGy = 200,000 rad.
This converter is for absorbed dose only; it does not calculate biological equivalent dose.
Absorbed Radiation Dose conversion
Convert Kilogray to Rad
1 kilogray (kGy) equals 100,000 rad (rad). Enter any value below to convert from kGy to rad.
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1 kGy = 100,000 rad
All Absorbed dose units
From 1 kGy| 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 |
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Quick reference
Kilogray to Rad table
| Kilogray (kGy) | Rad (rad) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1,000 |
| 0.1 | 10,000 |
| 1 | 100,000 |
| 2 | 200,000 |
| 5 | 500,000 |
| 10 | 1,000,000 |
| 25 | 2,500,000 |
| 50 | 5,000,000 |
| 100 | 10,000,000 |
| 1,000 | 100,000,000 |
From unit
About the kilogray
One thousand gray.
Symbol: kGy
To unit
About the rad
Exactly one hundredth of a gray.
Symbol: rad
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Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure: gray. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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kGy to rad FAQ
How do you convert kilogray to rad?
Use the formula rad = kGy x 100,000. 1 kilogray (kGy) equals 100,000 rad (rad).
Is the kGy to rad conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.