Convert Rutherford to Disintegrations per Second
Input the number of rutherfords you want to convert to disintegrations per second.
How to Convert Rutherfords to Disintegrations per Second
The rutherford and disintegrations per second are both units of radioactivity. By definition, 1 rutherford equals exactly 1000000 disintegrations per second. This means to convert rutherfords to disintegrations per second, you multiply by 1000000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 Rd to disintegrations per second:
We need to convert rutherfords to disintegrations per second
Since 1 Rd = 1000000 dps, multiply by 1000000
5 × 1000000 = 5000000
5 Rd = 5000000 dps
Rutherford to Disintegrations per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common rutherford to disintegrations per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Rutherfords (Rd) | Disintegrations per Second (dps) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 Rd | 100000 dps |
| 0.5 Rd | 500000 dps |
| 1 Rd | 1000000 dps |
| 2 Rd | 2000000 dps |
| 5 Rd | 5000000 dps |
| 10 Rd | 10000000 dps |
| 25 Rd | 25000000 dps |
| 50 Rd | 50000000 dps |
| 100 Rd | 100000000 dps |
About These Units
Rutherford (Rd)
The rutherford (Rd) equals exactly 10⁶ decays per second or 1 MBq. Named after Ernest Rutherford, father of nuclear physics. Proposed as an SI-compatible unit but the becquerel was adopted instead. One rutherford = 27 microcuries.
Disintegrations per Second (dps)
Disintegrations per second (dps) is identical to the becquerel—one nuclear decay per second. Used interchangeably with Bq in scientific contexts. Directly measures the fundamental quantity: nuclear transformation rate. One Bq = 1 dps exactly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert rutherfords to disintegrations per second?
To convert rutherfords to disintegrations per second, multiply the value by 1000000. For example, 10 Rd = 10000000 dps.
How many disintegrations per second are in 1 rutherford?
1 rutherford equals 1000000 disintegrations per second.
What is the formula for rutherfords to disintegrations per second?
The formula is: dps = Rd × 1000000.