U to Katal Converter
Convert Us to Katals
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How to Convert Us to Katals
To convert from enzyme units (U) to katals (kat), you divide the catalytic activity in enzyme units by 60,000,000. For more information about enzyme units as a unit of measurement, visit our enzyme units page.
Formula
Katals = Us / 60,000,000
or
kat = U / 60,000,000
Examples
- 1 U = 1 / 60,000,000 = 0.000000016666666666666666 kat
- 10 U = 10 / 60,000,000 = 0.00000016666666666666666 kat
- 100 U = 100 / 60,000,000 = 0.0000016666666666666666 kat
- 1,000 U = 1,000 / 60,000,000 = 0.000016666666666666666 kat
When to Convert Us to Katals
This conversion is useful in biochemistry and enzymology to express the activity of enzymes.
Biochemical Research
Researchers often convert between katals and enzyme units to compare enzyme activities across different studies or to standardize measurements.
Clinical Diagnostics
In clinical settings, enzyme activities in biological samples are often reported in enzyme units, making this conversion relevant for understanding results in katals.
Common Us to Katals Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Us (U) | Katals (kat) | Us (U) | Katals (kat) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000000016666666666666666 | 1,000 | 0.000016666666666666666 |
| 5 | 0.00000008333333333333333 | 5,000 | 0.00008333333333333333 |
| 10 | 0.00000016666666666666666 | 10,000 | 0.00016666666666666666 |
| 50 | 0.0000008333333333333333 | 50,000 | 0.0008333333333333333 |
| 100 | 0.0000016666666666666666 | 100,000 | 0.0016666666666666666 |
| 500 | 0.000008333333333333333 | 500,000 | 0.008333333333333333 |
| 60,000,000 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an enzyme unit (U)?
An enzyme unit (U), also known as the International Unit of enzyme activity (IU), is a non-SI unit of enzyme activity. It is defined as the amount of enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of 1 micromole of substrate per minute.
What is a katal (kat)?
The katal is the SI unit of catalytic activity, defined as the amount of enzyme that converts one mole of substrate per second.
How do I convert katals to enzyme units?
To convert from katals to enzyme units, you multiply the catalytic activity in katals by 60,000,000. For example, 0.000001 kat is equal to 0.000001 * 60,000,000 = 60 U.