Radioactivity Converter
Convert radioactivity measurements between units such as becquerels (Bq), curies (Ci), disintegrations per second (dps), and more. This tool is essential for nuclear medicine, radiation protection, and environmental monitoring, ensuring accurate conversions for radioactive source strength.
Convert Radioactivity Between Units
Radioactivity describes the number of nuclear disintegrations per second from a radioactive material. It’s a crucial measure in:
- Nuclear power and waste management
- Medical imaging and radiopharmaceuticals
- Geochronology and radiocarbon dating
- Radiation protection and emergency response
Supported units include:
- Becquerel (Bq) – SI unit, equals 1 disintegration per second
- Curie (Ci) – legacy unit used in the US and historical contexts
- Disintegrations per second (dps) – same as Bq
- Disintegrations per minute (dpm) – often used in lab settings
- Nanocurie (nCi), microcurie (μCi), millicurie (mCi) – for small sources
This converter helps professionals and researchers handle unit conversions accurately across diverse scientific and regulatory environments.