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Key Stage 4
Meaning
The Sievert (Sv) is the SI Unit of radiation dose.
About Sieverts
- Sieverts are shortened to Sv with an upper case S and a lower case v.
- A Sievert is one Joule of energy transferred to one Kilogram of tissue by ionising radiation.
- The magnitude of a radiation dose is related to the harmful effects of ionising radiation. 1 sievert represents a 5.5% risk of causing cancer.
Converting to Sieverts
| Unit | To convert | Amps | Standard Form |
| 1 Sievert (1Sv) | Convert to Sievertss x1. | 1Sv | 1.0x100Sv |
| 1 millisievert 1(mSv) | Convert to Sievertss /1000. | 0.001Sv | 1.0x10-3Sv |
| 1 microsievert 1(µSv) | Convert to Sievertss /1000,000. | 0.000001Sv | 1.0x10-6Sv |
| 1 nanosievert 1(nSv) | Convert to Sievertss /1000,000,000. | 0.000000001Sv | 1.0x10-9Sv |