Katal to U Converter
Convert Katals to Us
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Katals to Us
To convert from katals (kat) to enzyme units (U), you multiply the catalytic activity in katals by 60,000,000. For more information about katals as a unit of measurement, visit our katals page.
Formula
Us = Katals × 60,000,000
or
U = kat × 60,000,000
Examples
- 0.000001 kat = 0.000001 × 60,000,000 = 60 U
- 0.00001 kat = 0.00001 × 60,000,000 = 600 U
- 0.0001 kat = 0.0001 × 60,000,000 = 6,000 U
- 0.000000016666666666666666 kat = 0.000000016666666666666666 × 60,000,000 = 1 U
When to Convert Katals to Us
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 Katals to Us Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Katals (kat) | Us (U) | Katals (kat) | Us (U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.000000016666666666666666 | 1 | 0.000001 | 60 |
| 0.00000003333333333333333 | 2 | 0.000002 | 120 |
| 0.00000008333333333333333 | 5 | 0.000005 | 300 |
| 0.00000016666666666666666 | 10 | 0.00001 | 600 |
| 0.0000003333333333333333 | 20 | 0.00002 | 1,200 |
| 0.0000008333333333333333 | 50 | 0.00005 | 3,000 |
| 1 | 60,000,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
How do I convert enzyme units to katals?
To convert from enzyme units to katals, you divide the catalytic activity in enzyme units by 60,000,000. For example, 60 U is equal to 60 / 60,000,000 = 0.000001 kat.