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Cigarette radiation dose calculator

Cigarette radiation dose calculator

Welcome to the Cigarette Radiation Dose Calculator.
This calculator estimates the effective radiation dose (mSv) you receive from cigarette smoking. Tobacco naturally contains radioactive elements such as polonium-210 and lead-210. When you smoke, these substances accumulate in the lungs and contribute to long-term health risks.

Simply enter the number of cigarettes or packs, and the tool will calculate your approximate radiation exposure. This helps you compare the dose from smoking with other common radiation sources and better understand the cumulative impact on your health.

Cigarette Dose Calculators

We currently offer two cigarette-related calculators:

1. Dose for a Number of Cigarettes

  • What it does: Calculates the total radiation dose from smoking a given number of cigarettes.

  • Numbers used: Each cigarette delivers approximately 0.00005 mSv.

  • Example: 20 cigarettes (one pack) = 20 × 0.00005 mSv = 0.001 mSv.

Try it yourself: Enter the number of cigarettes you smoke in a day and instantly see your total dose.

2. Yearly Dose for Number of Cigarette Packs

  • What it does: Estimates your annual radiation dose based on how many packs you smoke daily.

  • Numbers used: One pack per day = 0.36 mSv/year.

  • Example: 2 packs/day = 2 × 0.36 mSv = 0.72 mSv/year.

This puts your yearly exposure from smoking into perspective alongside other common radiation sources.

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The Science Behind Cigarette Radiation

While many people know smoking causes cancer through chemicals like tar and nicotine, few realize cigarettes also contain radioactive elements.

Key facts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

  • Tobacco naturally contains polonium-210 and lead-210, both radioactive materials.

  • These come from the soil, air, and high-phosphate fertilizers used in farming.

  • Even after tobacco is processed, these radioactive particles remain.

  • When inhaled, they lodge in the lungs — often trapped by sticky tar — and accumulate over decades.


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