Engineering Unit Converters

Convert Rad to Sievert

Use our accurate converter to change rad into sievert. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change rad to sievert, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Rad = 0.01 Sievert

Rad to Sievert
Pre-defined calculator for direct rad to sievert conversion.
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Sievert (Sv)
Formula: 1 Rad = 0.01 Sievert

Unit Information

About Rad

Definition: The Rad is a traditional unit of absorbed radiation dose.

History: Short for 'Radiation Absorbed Dose'; used before the Gray became the SI standard.

Where it is used: Still found in older medical equipment and some US nuclear regulations.

Rad to Sievert Conversion Table

Rad [rad]Sievert [sv]
0.01 rad0.0001 sv
0.1 rad0.001 sv
1 rad0.01 sv
2 rad0.02 sv
3 rad0.03 sv
5 rad0.05 sv
10 rad0.1 sv
20 rad0.2 sv
50 rad0.5 sv
100 rad1 sv
1000 rad10 sv

How to Convert Rad to Sievert

Calculation: To convert rad to sievert, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.01).

Example: convert 15 rad to sv:
15 rad = 15 × 0.01 sv = 0.15 sv

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