gigakatal to katal
Convert gigakatal (Gkat) to katal (kat). Use an editable catalytic activity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 Gkat = 1,000,000,000 kat
Conversion formula
One gigakatal equals 1,000,000,000 katal. Multiply your value in gigakatal by this factor to get katal. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 gigakatal:5 × 1,000,000,000 = 5,000,000,000 kat
Conversion table
| gigakatal (Gkat) | katal (kat) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10,000,000 |
| 0.1 | 100,000,000 |
| 1 | 1,000,000,000 |
| 2 | 2,000,000,000 |
| 5 | 5,000,000,000 |
| 10 | 10,000,000,000 |
| 25 | 25,000,000,000 |
| 50 | 50,000,000,000 |
| 100 | 100,000,000,000 |
| 1000 | 1e+12 |
About these measurements
Catalytic activity expresses the rate of a catalyzed reaction in moles per second.
The base reference used here is the katal. One gigakatal is 1,000,000,000 base units; one katal is 1 base units.
Important distinctions
Assay conditions must match before comparing enzyme measurements.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert Gkat to kat?
Multiply the quantity in Gkat by 1,000,000,000. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the katal to gigakatal converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
