Curie to Becquerel Converter
Convert Curies to Becquerels
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How to Convert Curies to Becquerels
Converting curies (Ci) to becquerels (Bq) is a common conversion in radioactivity. One curie is equal to 37,000,000,000 becquerels.
Formula
Becquerels = Curies × 37,000,000,000
or
Bq = Ci × 37,000,000,000
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in curies
- Multiply that number by 37,000,000,000
- The result is the equivalent amount in becquerels
Examples
- 1 Ci = 37,000,000,000 Bq
- 2 Ci = 74,000,000,000 Bq
- 0.5 Ci = 18,500,000,000 Bq
When to Convert Curies to Becquerels
This conversion is useful in nuclear medicine, radiation protection, and environmental monitoring, where both curies and becquerels are used to quantify radioactivity.
Common Curies to Becquerels Conversions
Here is a table of common curie to becquerel conversions for quick reference:
| Curies (Ci) | Becquerels (Bq) | Curies (Ci) | Becquerels (Bq) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37,000,000,000 | 100 | 3,700,000,000,000 |
| 0.01 | 370,000,000 | 0.1 | 3,700,000,000 |
| 0.5 | 18,500,000,000 | 5 | 185,000,000,000 |
| 10 | 370,000,000,000 | 1,000 | 37,000,000,000,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Curie (Ci)?
The curie (Ci) is a non-SI unit of radioactivity, originally defined as the quantity of radon in equilibrium with one gram of radium. It is approximately equal to the activity of 1 gram of radium-226.
What is a Becquerel (Bq)?
The becquerel (Bq) is the SI unit of radioactivity, defined as one disintegration or transformation per second.