Liver & pancreas

Amylase unit converter

Pancreas and salivary enzyme

Also known as: Alpha-amylase, α-Amylase, Serum amylase, Amylasémie, Amilasa, Amilasi

Converter

Enter a value in any unit and all other units fill in.

µkat/L U/L

Worked example

90 U/L (middle of the reference range) = 1.5 µkat/L

Conversion formulas

µkat/L	µkat/L = U/L × 0.01667	U/L = µkat/L × 60

Reference range

Unit	Adults
µkat/L	0.6667 – 2.333
U/L	40 – 140

Source: MedlinePlus (NLM): Amylase - blood · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: 40-140 U/L (0.67-2.34 µkat/L); laboratory methods differ (MedlinePlus)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Amylase from U/L to µkat/L?

µkat/L = U/L × 0.01667. In the other direction: U/L = µkat/L × 60.

What is the reference range of Amylase?

For adults the range is 40 – 140 U/L (MedlinePlus (NLM): Amylase - blood). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Amylase?

Common units are µkat/L, U/L.