Radioactivity
CitoµCi
Convert curies (Ci) to microcuries (µCi).
Factor1 Ci = 1000000 µCi
Converter
Ci
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
µCi
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
µCi = Ci × 1000000
Multiply any value in curies by 1000000 to obtain the value in microcuries.
Worked example
Convert 1 Ci to µCi.
- 01Start with 1 Ci.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000000 = 1.00000e+6 µCi.
Result1 Ci = 1.00000e+6 µCi
Conversion table
| Ci | µCi |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0000e+6 |
| 2 | 2.0000e+6 |
| 5 | 5.0000e+6 |
| 10 | 1e+7 |
| 20 | 2e+7 |
| 50 | 5e+7 |
| 100 | 1e+8 |
| 200 | 2e+8 |
| 500 | 5e+8 |
| 1000 | 1e+9 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from Ci to µCi?
1 Ci equals 1000000 µCi. To convert, multiply the value in curies by 1000000.
How do I convert 1 Ci to µCi?
1 Ci = 1.00000e+6 µCi. For any value, multiply by 1000000.
How do I convert µCi back to Ci?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 1e-6. So 1 µCi = 1e-6 Ci.
When would I need to convert curie to microcurie?
Radioactivity (activity) conversions between Ci and µCi are routine in health physics, nuclear medicine ordering, environmental monitoring, radiopharmacy and reactor/accelerator-source documentation. The becquerel (Bq) is the SI unit; the curie (Ci) is the legacy unit (1 Ci ≡ 3.7×10¹⁰ Bq exactly). This category is strictly activity (decays per second) — it does NOT cover absorbed dose (Gy, rad), dose equivalent (Sv, rem), exposure or dose rate, all of which are different physical quantities and live in separate categories.
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).