Radioactivity Converter
Convert between units of radioactivity such as Becquerels, Megabecquerels, Curies, Millicuries, and more. Radioactivity measures the rate of nuclear disintegrations per second.
Result
kBq
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Conversion Formula
1 becquerel × 1 → 1 Bq 1 Bq ÷ 1000 → 0.001 kilobecquerel
About Radioactivity Units
Radioactivity units quantify the rate of nuclear disintegrations in radioactive materials:
- Becquerel (Bq) and its multiples (kBq, MBq, GBq, TBq, PBq) are SI units for radioactive activity measuring disintegrations per second.
- Curie (Ci) and its submultiples (mCi, μCi, nCi, pCi) are older units for radioactivity still commonly used.
Radioactivity Units
Radioactivity is a fundamental nuclear property that quantifies the rate at which atomic nuclei undergo spontaneous decay. This measurement is essential in nuclear medicine, environmental monitoring, nuclear power, and radiation protection. Understanding radioactivity units enables accurate assessment of source strength and radiation safety protocols.
- Becquerel (Bq): The SI unit of radioactivity, representing one nuclear disintegration per second. Includes multiples like kilobecquerel (kBq), megabecquerel (MBq), gigabecquerel (GBq), terabecquerel (TBq), and petabecquerel (PBq).
- Curie (Ci): An older unit of radioactivity equal to 3.7 × 1010 disintegrations per second, still used in some contexts, especially in the US. Includes submultiples like millicurie (mCi), microcurie (μCi), nanocurie (nCi), and picocurie (pCi).
Understanding and correctly using these units is vital for accurate radiation measurement, ensuring safety, and facilitating research and application in nuclear science and medicine.