Equivalent dose
Sieverts and rems — dose weighted by radiation type.
1 Sievert = 100 Rem (exact)
Quick table
| Sievert | Rem |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 0.5 | 50 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1000 |
| 25 | 2500 |
| 50 | 5000 |
| 100 | 10000 |
How this system works
Sievert is the SI equivalent (and effective) dose unit. The rem is 0.01 Sv. Public limits and medical doses are usually millisieverts. Do not convert activity (Bq) into dose without a specific exposure model.
Base unit: sievert. Sievert is SI; Rem is Other.
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