Convert Kilogray to Sievert
Enter the number of kilograys that you want to convert to sieverts.
How to Convert Kilograys to Sieverts
The kilogray and sievert are both units of radiation dose. By definition, 1 kilogray equals exactly 1000 sieverts. This means to convert kilograys to sieverts, you multiply by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kGy to sieverts:
We need to convert kilograys to sieverts
Since 1 kGy = 1000 Sv, multiply by 1000
5 × 1000 = 5000
5 kGy = 5000 Sv
Kilogray to Sievert Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilogray to sievert conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilograys (kGy) | Sieverts (Sv) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kGy | 100 Sv |
| 0.5 kGy | 500 Sv |
| 1 kGy | 1000 Sv |
| 2 kGy | 2000 Sv |
| 5 kGy | 5000 Sv |
| 10 kGy | 10000 Sv |
| 25 kGy | 25000 Sv |
| 50 kGy | 50000 Sv |
| 100 kGy | 100000 Sv |
About These Units
Kilogray (kGy)
A kilogray (kGy) equals 1,000 grays. Used for industrial irradiation: food preservation 1-10 kGy, medical device sterilization 25-50 kGy, cross-linking polymers 50-200 kGy. Far above any biological survivability.
Sievert (Sv)
The sievert (Sv) is the SI unit of equivalent dose, measuring biological effect of radiation exposure. Accounts for radiation type via quality factors. 1 Sv = significant health risk, 4-5 Sv = 50% fatality (LD50). Acute exposure above 0.5 Sv causes radiation sickness.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilograys to sieverts?
To convert kilograys to sieverts, multiply the value by 1000. For example, 10 kGy = 10000 Sv.
How many sieverts are in 1 kilogray?
1 kilogray equals 1000 sieverts.
What is the formula for kilograys to sieverts?
The formula is: Sv = kGy × 1000.