Microsievert is 0.000001 sievert units.
Microsieverts to Decasieverts Converter — uSv to daSv
Convert Microsievert (uSv) to Decasievert (daSv) using the exact conversion factor (1 microsievert = 1e-7 decasievert). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microsieverts to Decasieverts converter
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Convert radioactivity, absorbed dose, and equivalent dose units by compatible radiation family.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Decasievert is 10 sievert units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 10.
Equivalent Dose units are compatible.
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About Converting Microsieverts to Decasieverts
Microsievert and Decasievert both belong to the radiation-measurement family, though radiation quantities fall into genuinely distinct categories: absorbed dose (gray, rad) measures energy deposited in matter, equivalent dose (sievert, rem) weights that for biological harm, and activity (becquerel, curie) measures how often a radioactive source decays — this page only converts between units of the same kind. Specifically: Microsievert is 0.000001 sievert units, and decasievert is 10 sievert units.
Formula
decasieverts = microsieverts × 1e-7
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microsievert equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 decasievert equals 10 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microsievert-to-decasievert factor of 1e-7.
Simple example
1 uSv × 1e-7 = 1e-7 daSv
1 microsievert = 1e-7 decasieverts.
Real-world example
10 uSv × 1e-7 = 0.000001 daSv
10 microsieverts = 0.000001 decasieverts.
Conversion table
| Microsievert (uSv) | Decasievert (daSv) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 uSv | 1e-10 daSv |
| 0.01 uSv | 1e-9 daSv |
| 0.1 uSv | 1e-8 daSv |
| 1 uSv | 1e-7 daSv |
| 10 uSv | 0.000001 daSv |
| 100 uSv | 0.00001 daSv |
Reverse conversion: Decasievert to Microsievert
1e-7 daSv × 10000000 = 1 uSv
1e-7 decasieverts = 1 microsievert.
microsieverts = decasieverts × 10000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decasievert to Microsievert.
Understanding the Microsievert (uSv)
Microsievert is 0.000001 sievert units.
Understanding the Decasievert (daSv)
Decasievert is 10 sievert units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decasieverts are in 1 microsievert?
1 microsievert equals 1e-7 decasieverts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microsievert to decasievert?
Multiply the microsievert value by 1e-7. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decasievert back to microsievert?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decasievert equals 10,000,000 microsieverts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a microsievert?
Microsievert (uSv) is a unit of radiation.
What is a decasievert?
Decasievert (daSv) is a unit of radiation.
Is the microsievert to decasievert conversion exact?
Yes. Both microsievert and decasievert are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-7 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between absorbed dose, equivalent dose, and activity?
Absorbed dose (gray, rad) measures the energy radiation deposits in matter. Equivalent dose (sievert, rem) adjusts that figure for how harmful different types of radiation are to biological tissue. Activity (becquerel, curie) measures how often a radioactive source decays, independent of how much dose a person actually receives from it.