katal to gigakatal
Convert katal (kat) to gigakatal (Gkat). Use an editable catalytic activity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 kat = 1e-9 Gkat
Conversion formula
One katal equals 1e-9 gigakatal. Multiply your value in katal by this factor to get gigakatal. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 katal:5 × 1e-9 = 5e-9 Gkat
Conversion table
| katal (kat) | gigakatal (Gkat) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1e-11 |
| 0.1 | 1e-10 |
| 1 | 1e-9 |
| 2 | 2e-9 |
| 5 | 5e-9 |
| 10 | 1e-8 |
| 25 | 2.5e-8 |
| 50 | 5e-8 |
| 100 | 1e-7 |
| 1000 | 0.000001 |
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 katal is 1 base units; one gigakatal is 1,000,000,000 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 kat to Gkat?
Multiply the quantity in kat by 1e-9. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the gigakatal to katal 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.
