Convert Millisievert to Kilorad
Enter the number of millisieverts that you want to convert to kilorads.
How to Convert Millisieverts to Kilorads
The millisievert and kilorad are both units of radiation dose. By definition, 1 kilorad equals exactly 10000 millisieverts. This means to convert millisieverts to kilorads, you divide by 10000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mSv to kilorads:
We need to convert millisieverts to kilorads
Since 1 krad = 10000 mSv, divide by 10000
5 ÷ 10000 = 0.0005
5 mSv = 0.0005 krad
Millisievert to Kilorad Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common millisievert to kilorad conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Millisieverts (mSv) | Kilorads (krad) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mSv | 1e-5 krad |
| 0.5 mSv | 5e-5 krad |
| 1 mSv | 0.0001 krad |
| 2 mSv | 0.0002 krad |
| 5 mSv | 0.0005 krad |
| 10 mSv | 0.001 krad |
| 25 mSv | 0.0025 krad |
| 50 mSv | 0.005 krad |
| 100 mSv | 0.01 krad |
About These Units
Millisievert (mSv)
A millisievert (mSv) equals 0.001 sieverts or 100 mrem. Natural background: 2-3 mSv/year. CT scan: 2-15 mSv. Annual occupational limit: 20-50 mSv (varies by country). Single dose above 100 mSv increases cancer risk slightly.
Kilorad (krad)
A kilorad (krad) equals 1,000 rads or 10 grays. Used in electronics radiation hardening: commercial chips fail at 1-10 krad, radiation-hardened: 100+ krad, space-grade: 300+ krad total ionizing dose (TID) tolerance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert millisieverts to kilorads?
To convert millisieverts to kilorads, divide the value by 10000. For example, 10 mSv = 0.001 krad.
How many kilorads are in 1 millisievert?
1 millisievert equals 0.0001 kilorads.
What is the formula for millisieverts to kilorads?
The formula is: krad = mSv ÷ 10000.