nanokatal to petakatal
Convert nanokatal (nkat) to petakatal (Pkat). Use an editable catalytic activity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 nkat = 1e-24 Pkat
Conversion formula
One nanokatal equals 1e-24 petakatal. Multiply your value in nanokatal by this factor to get petakatal. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 nanokatal:5 × 1e-24 = 5e-24 Pkat
Conversion table
| nanokatal (nkat) | petakatal (Pkat) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1e-26 |
| 0.1 | 1e-25 |
| 1 | 1e-24 |
| 2 | 2e-24 |
| 5 | 5e-24 |
| 10 | 1e-23 |
| 25 | 2.5e-23 |
| 50 | 5e-23 |
| 100 | 1e-22 |
| 1000 | 1e-21 |
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 nanokatal is 1e-9 base units; one petakatal is 1e+15 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 nkat to Pkat?
Multiply the quantity in nkat by 1e-24. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the petakatal to nanokatal 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.
