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Rad to Gray (rad to Gy) Converter

1 rad (dose) = 0.01 gray

1 rad = 0.01 Gy (exact)
From
  • GrayGy
  • Radrad
To
  • GrayGy
  • Radrad

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How it’s calculated

Gy = rad × 0.01

  • Multiply the value in rad by 0.01.
  • To go back, divide by 0.01 (or multiply by 100).
  • 1 rad = 0.01 Gy · 1 Gy = 100 rad

Quick examples

1 rad (dose) = 0.01 gray · 1 Gy = 100 rad

  • 1 rad (dose) = 0.01 gray
  • 5 rad = 0.05 gray
  • 10 rad = 0.1 gray
  • 25 rad = 0.25 gray
  • 100 rad = 1 gray

Rad to gray conversion table

rad (dose) (rad) to gray (Gy)
Rad (rad)Gray (Gy)
0.1 rad0.001 Gy
0.5 rad0.005 Gy
1 rad0.01 Gy
2 rad0.02 Gy
3 rad0.03 Gy
4 rad0.04 Gy
5 rad0.05 Gy
6 rad0.06 Gy
7 rad0.07 Gy
8 rad0.08 Gy

About these units

Rad (dose) (rad)

other

1 rad = 0.01 Gy (exact)

An older unit of absorbed dose: exactly 0.01 Gy.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Gray (Gy)

SI (metric)

Base unit

The SI unit of absorbed radiation dose: 1 joule of energy per kilogram.

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert rad to gray?

Use Gy = rad × 0.01. Multiply the value in rad by 0.01.

How many gray are in 1 rad (dose)?

1 rad (dose) (rad) equals 0.01 gray (Gy).

How many rad are in 1 gray?

1 gray (Gy) equals 100 rad (rad).

What is 10 rad in Gy?

10 rad = 0.1 gray.

What is a rad (dose)?

An older unit of absorbed dose: exactly 0.01 Gy.

What is a gray?

The SI unit of absorbed radiation dose: 1 joule of energy per kilogram.

Related conversions

Formula: Gy = rad × 0.01. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.