Petasievert is 1000000000000000 sievert units.
Petasieverts to Rems Converter — PSv to rem
Convert Petasievert (PSv) to Rem (rem) using the exact conversion factor (1 petasievert = 1e+17 rem). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Petasieverts to Rems 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.
Rem is 0.01 sievert.
Result = input x 1e+15 / 0.01.
Equivalent Dose units are compatible.
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About Converting Petasieverts to Rems
Petasievert and Rem 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: Petasievert is 1000000000000000 sievert units, and rem is 0.01 sievert.
Formula
rems = petasieverts × 1e+17
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 petasievert equals 1e+15 base units, and 1 rem equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct petasievert-to-rem factor of 1e+17.
Simple example
1 PSv × 1e+17 = 1e+17 rem
1 petasievert = 1e+17 rems.
Real-world example
10 PSv × 1e+17 = 1e+18 rem
10 petasieverts = 1e+18 rems.
Conversion table
| Petasievert (PSv) | Rem (rem) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 PSv | 1e+14 rem |
| 0.01 PSv | 1e+15 rem |
| 0.1 PSv | 1e+16 rem |
| 1 PSv | 1e+17 rem |
| 10 PSv | 1e+18 rem |
| 100 PSv | 1e+19 rem |
Reverse conversion: Rem to Petasievert
1e+17 rem × 1e-17 = 1 PSv
1e+17 rems = 1 petasievert.
petasieverts = rems × 1e-17
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Rem to Petasievert.
Understanding the Petasievert (PSv)
Petasievert is 1000000000000000 sievert units.
Understanding the Rem
Rem (rem) measures equivalent radiation dose. 'Roentgen equivalent man' — the US customary unit of equivalent radiation dose, fixed at exactly 0.01 sievert. It is classified as a non-SI unit, still common in the US.
Where it's used: Still widely used in the United States alongside the SI sievert
Rem vs. sievert. Both measure equivalent radiation dose; the sievert is the modern SI unit while the rem is the older US customary unit, related by 1 sievert = 100 rem exactly.
Uses of the Rem today
- US occupational radiation dose limits and monitoring
- US nuclear regulatory reporting
- US medical radiation dose records
Rem — sources
- US NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) — glossary — Definition and continued regulatory use of the rem in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
How many rems are in 1 petasievert?
1 petasievert equals 1e+17 rems, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert petasievert to rem?
Multiply the petasievert value by 1e+17. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert rem back to petasievert?
Use the reverse factor: 1 rem equals 1e-17 petasieverts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a petasievert?
Petasievert (PSv) is a unit of radiation.
What is a rem?
Rem (rem) measures equivalent radiation dose. 'Roentgen equivalent man' — the US customary unit of equivalent radiation dose, fixed at exactly 0.01 sievert. It is classified as a non-SI unit, still common in the US.
Is the petasievert to rem conversion exact?
Yes. 'Roentgen equivalent man' — the US customary unit of equivalent radiation dose, fixed at exactly 0.01 sievert. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
What is the difference between rem vs. sievert?
Both measure equivalent radiation dose; the sievert is the modern SI unit while the rem is the older US customary unit, related by 1 sievert = 100 rem exactly.