How to convert sieverts to rems
rem = Sv × 100Multiply the value in sieverts by 100. To go the other way, multiply by 0.01 (or divide by 100).
A sievert is larger than a rem: one sievert contains 100 rems.
Worked examples
- 1 sievert1 Sv × 100 = 100 rem
- 5 sieverts5 Sv × 100 = 500 rem
- 10 sieverts10 Sv × 100 = 1,000 rem
- 20 sieverts20 Sv × 100 = 2,000 rem
- 100 sieverts100 Sv × 100 = 10,000 rem
Sieverts to rems conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Sieverts (Sv) | Rems (rem) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 Sv | 10 rem |
| 0.25 Sv | 25 rem |
| 0.5 Sv | 50 rem |
| 1 Sv | 100 rem |
| 2 Sv | 200 rem |
| 3 Sv | 300 rem |
| 4 Sv | 400 rem |
| 5 Sv | 500 rem |
| 6 Sv | 600 rem |
| 7 Sv | 700 rem |
| 8 Sv | 800 rem |
| 9 Sv | 900 rem |
| 10 Sv | 1,000 rem |
| Sieverts (Sv) | Rems (rem) |
|---|---|
| 12 Sv | 1,200 rem |
| 15 Sv | 1,500 rem |
| 20 Sv | 2,000 rem |
| 25 Sv | 2,500 rem |
| 30 Sv | 3,000 rem |
| 40 Sv | 4,000 rem |
| 50 Sv | 5,000 rem |
| 75 Sv | 7,500 rem |
| 100 Sv | 10,000 rem |
| 250 Sv | 25,000 rem |
| 500 Sv | 50,000 rem |
| 1,000 Sv | 100,000 rem |
About the units
Sievert (Sv)
The sievert (Sv) is a unit of equivalent dose in the International System of Units (SI).
Rem (rem)
“Roentgen equivalent man”: exactly 0.01 Sv.
Frequently asked questions
How many rems are in one sievert?
There are 100 rems in one sievert, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert sieverts to rems?
Multiply the number of sieverts by 100. For example, 10 Sv × 100 = 1,000 rem.
How many sieverts are in one rem?
One rem equals 0.01 sieverts. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 100.
What is 10 sieverts in rems?
10 Sv = 1,000 rem.
Is this Sv to rem 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.