Suojakerrointa
Suojakerrointa is a Finnish term used to describe a coefficient that expresses the effectiveness of a protective measure or shielding in reducing exposure to a hazard. It is typically defined as the ratio of the level of exposure, dose, or risk without protection to the level with protection. In practice, a higher suojakerrointa indicates stronger protection.
The concept is used across several fields, including radiation protection, acoustics, industrial hygiene, and personal protective
Calculation and interpretation are straightforward in principle: suojakerrointa = exposure without protection / exposure with protection. If exposure
Standards and terminology vary by field, and the Finnish term often aligns with the English equivalents “protection