attobecquerel to picobecquerel
Convert attobecquerel (aBq) to picobecquerel (pBq). Use an editable radioactivity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 aBq = 0.000001 pBq
Conversion formula
One attobecquerel equals 0.000001 picobecquerel. Multiply your value in attobecquerel by this factor to get picobecquerel. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 attobecquerel:5 × 0.000001 = 0.000005 pBq
Conversion table
| attobecquerel (aBq) | picobecquerel (pBq) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1e-8 |
| 0.1 | 1e-7 |
| 1 | 0.000001 |
| 2 | 0.000002 |
| 5 | 0.000005 |
| 10 | 0.00001 |
| 25 | 0.000025 |
| 50 | 0.00005 |
| 100 | 0.0001 |
| 1000 | 0.001 |
About these measurements
Activity measures nuclear decays per second.
The base reference used here is the becquerel. One attobecquerel is 1e-18 base units; one picobecquerel is 1e-12 base units.
Important distinctions
Activity is not absorbed dose or equivalent dose. This is a unit tool, not an exposure assessment.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert aBq to pBq?
Multiply the quantity in aBq by 0.000001. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the picobecquerel to attobecquerel converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
