The radiation dose equivalent is based on the energy absorbed and quality of that effect on host tissues. The units for the absorbed dose involve Joules per kilogram, termed the sievert (Sv). This equals 100 rem (roentgen-equivalent-man).
Term
Joules per kilogram
rem
0.01
Sievert (Sv)
1.00
milliSievert (mSv)
0.001
where:
• 1 rem = 10 mSv
• 1 rem is the dose equivalent for 1 rad with a quality factor of 1.
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