Carats to Grams Converter
Definition
A carat is a unit of mass used for measuring gemstones and pearls, equal to exactly 200 milligrams (0.2 grams). A gram is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. One carat equals exactly 0.2 grams, or 5 carats equal exactly 1 gram.
History
The carat derives from the Greek word for the carob seed, "keration," as carob seeds were used as counterweights in ancient scales due to their relatively uniform weight. Throughout history, the carat varied slightly in different trading centers until 1907, when it was standardized internationally as exactly 200 milligrams. The gram was introduced as part of the metric system during the french revolution in the 1790s, originally defined as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at the temperature of melting ice. Today, both units are used extensively in the jewelry industry, with carats being the standard unit for gemstone weight.
Convert carats to grams Easily
Use our carats to grams converter to quickly convert weight conversion,ct to g,convert carats. Whether you need a grams in a carat,gemstone weight, our tool is fast, accurate, and free. Enter a value in Carats (metric) to get instant results. Our tool also supports variations like g from ct,ct into g and common misspellings such as carat gram conversion.
How to Convert Carats (metric) to Grams
To manually convert carats (metric) to grams, multiply the carats (metric) value by 0.2. Enter your value in the converter above for precise calculations.
carats to grams Conversion Table
| Carats (metric) (ct) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 ct | 0.2 g |
| 2 ct | 0.4 g |
| 3 ct | 0.6 g |
| 4 ct | 0.8 g |
| 5 ct | 1.0 g |
| 6 ct | 1.2 g |
| 7 ct | 1.4 g |
| 8 ct | 1.6 g |
| 9 ct | 1.8 g |
| 10 ct | 2.0 g |
| 50 ct | 10.0 g |
| 100 ct | 20.0 g |