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Convert between Sievert, Rem, and Millisievert.
Average dose an individual receives from natural sources (radon, cosmic rays, etc.).
Additional radiation exposure during a flight from New York to Los Angeles.
The annual effective dose limit for radiation workers in many countries.
Threshold dose for the onset of mild radiation sickness symptoms.
| Unit | Equivalent Value |
|---|---|
| 1 Sievert (Sv) | 1 Joule/kg × Q |
| 1 Rem (rem) | 0.01 Sv |
| 1 Millisievert (mSv) | 0.001 Sv |
| 1 Microsievert (μSv) | 0.000001 Sv |
| 1 Millirem (mrem) | 0.00001 Sv |
Equivalent dose represents the biological effect of ionizing radiation on human tissue, accounting for the type of radiation.
Note: 1 Sievert (Sv) = 100 Rem. 1 Sv = 1,000 mSv. The Sievert is the SI unit for dose equivalent.