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    Enzyme Unit (U) to Nanokatal Converter

    Convert Enzyme Unit (U) (U) to Nanokatal (nkat) instantly. 1 U = 16.666667 nkat.

    Catalytic Activity Converter

    7 units available

    Decimals:
    16.666667

    1 U = 16.666667 nkat

    Formula:

    nkat = U × 16.6666666667

    With your value: 1 U = 16.66666667 nkat

    Other Enzyme Unit (U) to Nanokatal conversions

    2 U to nkat3 U to nkat4 U to nkat5 U to nkat6 U to nkat7 U to nkat8 U to nkat

    Enzyme Unit (U) to Nanokatal Conversion Table

    Enzyme Unit (U) (U)Nanokatal (nkat)
    0.58.333333
    116.666667
    233.333333
    583.333333
    10166.666667
    15250
    20333.333333
    25416.666667
    50833.333333
    1001,666.666667
    2504,166.666667
    5008,333.333333
    100016,666.666667

    Nanokatal to Enzyme Unit (U) Conversion Table

    Nanokatal (nkat)Enzyme Unit (U) (U)
    0.50.03
    10.06
    20.12
    50.3
    100.6
    150.9
    201.2
    251.5
    503
    1006
    25015
    50030
    100060

    Where these values come from

    Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

    Enzyme Unit (U) (U)

    Catalytic Activity

    Exact conversion

    Derived SI unit katal (kat = mol/s). The enzyme unit (U) is exactly 1 µmol/min = 1/60 µkat.

    Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)

    Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01

    Nanokatal (nkat)

    Catalytic Activity

    Exact conversion

    Derived SI unit katal (kat = mol/s). The enzyme unit (U) is exactly 1 µmol/min = 1/60 µkat.

    Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)

    Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01

    How to Convert Enzyme Unit (U) to Nanokatal

    To convert from Enzyme Unit (U) (U) to Nanokatal (nkat), multiply the value by 16.6666666667.

    Formula: nkat = U × 16.6666666667

    Reverse: U = nkat × 0.06

    Step-by-Step Example

    1. Start with your value in Enzyme Unit (U). For example: 5 U
    2. Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 16.6666666667
    3. The result is: 83.333333 nkat

    About Enzyme Unit (U)

    The enzyme unit (u) (U) is a unit of catalytic activity. One enzyme unit (u) equals 1.666667 × 10^-8 base units. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other catalytic activity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

    Common uses: catalytic activity calculations, engineering and science, education.

    About Nanokatal

    The nanokatal (nkat) is a unit of catalytic activity. One nanokatal equals 1.000000 × 10^-9 base units. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other catalytic activity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

    Common uses: catalytic activity calculations, engineering and science, education.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many Nanokatal are in 1 Enzyme Unit (U)?

    There are exactly 16.6666666667 Nanokatal in 1 Enzyme Unit (U). This means the conversion factor from Enzyme Unit (U) to Nanokatal is 16.6666666667.

    What is the formula to convert Enzyme Unit (U) to Nanokatal?

    The formula to convert Enzyme Unit (U) to Nanokatal is: nkat = U × 16.6666666667. For example, to convert 10 Enzyme Unit (U) to Nanokatal, you would multiply 10 by 16.6666666667.

    What is a Enzyme Unit (U)?

    The enzyme unit (u) (U) is a unit of catalytic activity. One enzyme unit (u) equals 1.666667 × 10^-8 base units. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other catalytic activity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

    What is a Nanokatal?

    The nanokatal (nkat) is a unit of catalytic activity. One nanokatal equals 1.000000 × 10^-9 base units. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other catalytic activity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

    What are the common uses of Enzyme Unit (U)?

    The Enzyme Unit (U) is commonly used in catalytic activity calculations, engineering and science, education.

    Related Catalytic Activity Conversions

    Katal → NanokatalMillikatal → NanokatalMicrokatal → NanokatalEnzyme Unit (U) → KatalEnzyme Unit (U) → MillikatalEnzyme Unit (U) → MicrokatalEnzyme Unit (U) → Mole/SecondEnzyme Unit (U) → Mole/MinuteMole/Second → Nanokatal

    Cite this page

    UnitConvertLab. (2026). Enzyme Unit (U) to Nanokatal converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/enzyme_unit-to-nanokatal