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Rad to Centigray
Convert Rad (rad) to Centigray (cGy) instantly. Free online radiation converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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Convert radioactivity, absorbed dose, and equivalent dose units by compatible radiation family.
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cGy = rad × 1
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Formula
1 Rad = 1 Centigray
cGy = rad × 1
rad = cGy ÷ 1
Conversion table
| 1 rad | 1 cGy |
| 2 rad | 2 cGy |
| 5 rad | 5 cGy |
| 10 rad | 10 cGy |
| 20 rad | 20 cGy |
| 50 rad | 50 cGy |
| 100 rad | 100 cGy |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Centigrays are in one Rad?
One Rad equals 1 Centigrays.
How do I convert Rad to Centigray?
Multiply the number of Rads by 1 to get Centigrays. To go the other way, multiply Centigrays by 1 (or divide by 1) to get Rads.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses the exact defined relationship between Rad and Centigray, so the result shown is mathematically precise (rounded only for display).
When is Rad to Centigray 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
Rad and Centigray are units used in the radiation family of measurements. Both units measure absorbed radiation dose (energy deposited per unit mass). This converter uses the precise relationship 1 Rad = 1 Centigrays (equivalently 1 Centigray = 1 Rads), so results stay accurate for nuclear medicine, radiation safety, health physics, and scientific research.