Convert Disintegrations per Minute to Curie
Convert disintegrations per minute to curies by entering a value below.
How to Convert Disintegrations per Minute to Curies
The disintegrations per minute and curie are both units of radioactivity. 1 curie equals 2.21999556e12 disintegrations per minute. This means to convert disintegrations per minute to curies, you divide by 2.21999556e12.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 dpm to curies:
We need to convert disintegrations per minute to curies
Since 1 Ci = 2.21999556e12 dpm, divide by 2.21999556e12
5 ÷ 2.21999556e12 = 2.2522567568e-12
5 dpm = 2.2522567568e-12 Ci
Disintegrations per Minute to Curie Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common disintegrations per minute to curie conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Disintegrations per Minute (dpm) | Curies (Ci) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dpm | 4.5045135135e-14 Ci |
| 0.5 dpm | 2.2522567568e-13 Ci |
| 1 dpm | 4.5045135135e-13 Ci |
| 2 dpm | 9.009027027e-13 Ci |
| 5 dpm | 2.2522567568e-12 Ci |
| 10 dpm | 4.5045135135e-12 Ci |
| 25 dpm | 1.1261283784e-11 Ci |
| 50 dpm | 2.2522567568e-11 Ci |
| 100 dpm | 4.5045135135e-11 Ci |
About These Units
Disintegrations per Minute (dpm)
Disintegrations per minute (dpm) equals 1/60 becquerel. Standard in liquid scintillation counting and wipe test analysis. One becquerel = 60 dpm. One microcurie = 2.22×10⁶ dpm. Accounts for true activity independent of detector efficiency.
Curie (Ci)
The curie (Ci) is the traditional unit of radioactivity, originally defined as the activity of 1 gram of Ra-226. One curie = 3.7×10¹⁰ decays/second = 37 GBq exactly. Named after Marie and Pierre Curie. Still used in US nuclear medicine and industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert disintegrations per minute to curies?
To convert disintegrations per minute to curies, divide the value by 2.21999556e12. For example, 10 dpm = 4.5045135135e-12 Ci.
How many curies are in 1 disintegrations per minute?
1 disintegrations per minute equals 4.5045135135e-13 curies.
What is the formula for disintegrations per minute to curies?
The formula is: Ci = dpm ÷ 2.21999556e12.