Convert Picosievert to Kilorad
Input the number of picosieverts you want to convert to kilorads.
How to Convert Picosieverts to Kilorads
The picosievert and kilorad are both units of radiation dose. By definition, 1 kilorad equals exactly 1e13 picosieverts. This means to convert picosieverts to kilorads, you divide by 1e13.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 pSv to kilorads:
We need to convert picosieverts to kilorads
Since 1 krad = 1e13 pSv, divide by 1e13
5 ÷ 1e13 = 5e-13
5 pSv = 5e-13 krad
Picosievert to Kilorad Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common picosievert to kilorad conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Picosieverts (pSv) | Kilorads (krad) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 pSv | 1e-14 krad |
| 0.5 pSv | 5e-14 krad |
| 1 pSv | 1e-13 krad |
| 2 pSv | 2e-13 krad |
| 5 pSv | 5e-13 krad |
| 10 pSv | 1e-12 krad |
| 25 pSv | 2.5e-12 krad |
| 50 pSv | 5e-12 krad |
| 100 pSv | 1e-11 krad |
About These Units
Picosievert (pSv)
A picosievert (pSv) equals 10⁻¹² sieverts. Theoretical scale for extremely low doses, radiation shielding calculations, and cosmic ray flux measurements. One microsievert equals one million picosieverts.
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 picosieverts to kilorads?
To convert picosieverts to kilorads, divide the value by 1e13. For example, 10 pSv = 1e-12 krad.
How many kilorads are in 1 picosievert?
1 picosievert equals 1e-13 kilorads.
What is the formula for picosieverts to kilorads?
The formula is: krad = pSv ÷ 1e13.