Picosievert is 1e-12 sievert units.
Picosieverts to Rems Converter — pSv to rem
Convert Picosievert (pSv) to Rem (rem) using the exact conversion factor (1 picosievert = 1e-10 rem). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Picosieverts 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-12 / 0.01.
Equivalent Dose units are compatible.
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About Converting Picosieverts to Rems
Picosievert 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: Picosievert is 1e-12 sievert units, and rem is 0.01 sievert.
Formula
rems = picosieverts × 1e-10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picosievert equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 rem equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picosievert-to-rem factor of 1e-10.
Simple example
1 pSv × 1e-10 = 1e-10 rem
1 picosievert = 1e-10 rems.
Real-world example
10 pSv × 1e-10 = 1e-9 rem
10 picosieverts = 1e-9 rems.
Conversion table
| Picosievert (pSv) | Rem (rem) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 pSv | 1e-13 rem |
| 0.01 pSv | 1e-12 rem |
| 0.1 pSv | 1e-11 rem |
| 1 pSv | 1e-10 rem |
| 10 pSv | 1e-9 rem |
| 100 pSv | 1e-8 rem |
Reverse conversion: Rem to Picosievert
1e-10 rem × 10000000000 = 1 pSv
1e-10 rems = 1 picosievert.
picosieverts = rems × 10000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Rem to Picosievert.
Understanding the Picosievert (pSv)
Picosievert is 1e-12 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 picosievert?
1 picosievert equals 1e-10 rems, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picosievert to rem?
Multiply the picosievert value by 1e-10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert rem back to picosievert?
Use the reverse factor: 1 rem equals 10,000,000,000 picosieverts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a picosievert?
Picosievert (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 picosievert 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.