Microsievert is 0.000001 sievert units.
Microsievert to Rad
Convert Microsievert (uSv) to Rad (rad) instantly. Free online radiation converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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rad = uSv × 1e-4
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Formula
1 Microsievert = 1e-4 Rad
rad = uSv × 1e-4
uSv = rad ÷ 1e-4
Conversion table
| 1 uSv | 1e-4 rad |
| 2 uSv | 0.0002 rad |
| 5 uSv | 0.0005 rad |
| 10 uSv | 0.001 rad |
| 20 uSv | 0.002 rad |
| 50 uSv | 0.005 rad |
| 100 uSv | 0.01 rad |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Rads are in one Microsievert?
One Microsievert equals 1e-4 Rads.
How do I convert Microsievert to Rad?
Multiply the number of Microsieverts by 1e-4 to get Rads. To go the other way, multiply Rads by 10000 (or divide by 1e-4) to get Microsieverts.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses the exact defined relationship between Microsievert and Rad, so the result shown is mathematically precise (rounded only for display).
When is Microsievert to Rad conversion commonly used?
It is commonly used in nuclear medicine, radiation safety, health physics, and scientific research involving radioactivity and radiation dose.
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About this conversion
Microsievert and Rad are units used in the radiation family of measurements. Microsievert measures equivalent radiation dose (biological risk-weighted dose), while Rad measures absorbed radiation dose (energy deposited per unit mass). This page provides the direct numeric ratio between the two units. This converter uses the precise relationship 1 Microsievert = 1e-4 Rads (equivalently 1 Rad = 10000 Microsieverts), so results stay accurate for nuclear medicine, radiation safety, health physics, and scientific research.