How to convert rads to centigrays
cGy = rad × 1Multiply the value in rads by 1. To go the other way, multiply by 1 (or divide by 1).
The two units are the same size.
Worked examples
- 1 rad1 rad × 1 = 1 cGy
- 5 rads5 rad × 1 = 5 cGy
- 10 rads10 rad × 1 = 10 cGy
- 20 rads20 rad × 1 = 20 cGy
- 100 rads100 rad × 1 = 100 cGy
Rads to centigrays conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Rads (rad) | Centigrays (cGy) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 rad | 0.1 cGy |
| 0.25 rad | 0.25 cGy |
| 0.5 rad | 0.5 cGy |
| 1 rad | 1 cGy |
| 2 rad | 2 cGy |
| 3 rad | 3 cGy |
| 4 rad | 4 cGy |
| 5 rad | 5 cGy |
| 6 rad | 6 cGy |
| 7 rad | 7 cGy |
| 8 rad | 8 cGy |
| 9 rad | 9 cGy |
| 10 rad | 10 cGy |
| Rads (rad) | Centigrays (cGy) |
|---|---|
| 12 rad | 12 cGy |
| 15 rad | 15 cGy |
| 20 rad | 20 cGy |
| 25 rad | 25 cGy |
| 30 rad | 30 cGy |
| 40 rad | 40 cGy |
| 50 rad | 50 cGy |
| 75 rad | 75 cGy |
| 100 rad | 100 cGy |
| 250 rad | 250 cGy |
| 500 rad | 500 cGy |
| 1,000 rad | 1,000 cGy |
About the units
Rad (rad)
100 erg/g, exactly 0.01 Gy.
Centigray (cGy)
The centigray (cGy) is a unit of absorbed radiation dose in the International System of Units (SI). One centigray equals 0.01 grays (Gy).
Frequently asked questions
How many centigrays are in one rad?
There is 1 centigray in one rad, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert rads to centigrays?
Multiply the number of rads by 1. For example, 10 rad × 1 = 10 cGy.
How many rads are in one centigray?
One centigray equals 1 rad. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1.
What is 10 rads in centigrays?
10 rad = 10 cGy.
Is this rad to cGy converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.