Radiation Dose
radtomrad
Convert rad (radiation absorbed dose) (rad) to millirads (mrad).
Factor1 rad = 1000 mrad
Converter
rad
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
mrad
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
mrad = rad × 1000
Multiply any value in rad (radiation absorbed dose) by 1000 to obtain the value in millirads.
Worked example
Convert 1 rad to mrad.
- 01Start with 1 rad.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000 = 1000 mrad.
Result1 rad = 1000 mrad
Conversion table
| rad | mrad |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 200 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 500 | 5.0000e+5 |
| 1000 | 1.0000e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from rad to mrad?
1 rad equals 1000 mrad. To convert, multiply the value in rad (radiation absorbed dose) by 1000.
How do I convert 1 rad to mrad?
1 rad = 1000 mrad. For any value, multiply by 1000.
How do I convert mrad back to rad?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001. So 1 mrad = 0.001 rad.
When would I need to convert rad (radiation absorbed dose) to millirad?
Radiation absorbed-dose conversions between rad and mrad are used in radiological protection, medical physics, and nuclear-industry health physics. Gray (Gy) is the SI standard; rad remains common in older US health-physics documentation (1 Gy = 100 rad).
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).