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Liver & pancreas

Lipase unit converter

Pancreas enzyme

Also known as: Serum lipase, Pancreatic lipase, Lipasa, Lipasi

Converter

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

Worked example

80 U/L (middle of the reference range) = 1.33 µkat/L

Conversion formulas

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

Reference range

UnitAdults
µkat/L0 – 2.667
U/L0 – 160

Source: MedlinePlus (NLM): Lipase test · Last reviewed: 2026-10-14

Note from the source: 0-160 U/L (0-2.67 µkat/L); laboratory methods differ (MedlinePlus)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Lipase 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 Lipase?

For adults the range is 0 – 160 U/L (MedlinePlus (NLM): Lipase test). Reference ranges differ between laboratories and partly by sex and age; use the range printed on your lab report.

Which units are used for Lipase?

Common units are µkat/L, U/L.

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