Radiation Dose Equivalent converter
Biologically weighted dose.
Converter
Quick pairs
tap to loadOne millisievert in every radiation dose equivalent unit
6 rows| Unit | Symbol | 1 mSv equals |
|---|---|---|
| Sievert | Sv | 0.001 |
| Microsievert | µSv | 1,000 |
| Nanosievert | nSv | 1,000,000 |
| Rem | rem | 0.1 |
| Millirem | mrem | 100 |
| Microrem | µrem | 100,000 |
How the millisievert to millirem conversion works
Background exposure runs a few millisieverts a year; 1 Sv = 100 rem.
Multiply by 100 to go from millisievert to millirem:
mrem = mSv × 100
Going the other way, multiply by 0.01, which is the same as dividing by 100.
Questions
How many millirem are in one millisievert?
One millisievert equals 100 millirem.
Which units does this radiation dose equivalent converter cover?
7 units in total, all referenced to the sievert. They include sievert, millisievert, microsievert, nanosievert, rem, millirem and more. Pick any pair from the two dropdown lists.
How precise are the results?
Every conversion is computed in your browser at double precision from the factors listed on this page, which follow the SI definitions and the exact international agreements for imperial and US customary units. Use the Decimals control to round the display without changing the underlying value.
Does anything I type leave my device?
No. The converter is plain JavaScript running locally, with no server round-trip, and the page keeps working offline once loaded.