Carats to grams
1 carat in grams
1 ct = 0.2 g
g = ct × 1/5
To convert carats to grams, multiply by 0.2. The table below gives the values people look up most often, and the converter works for any number.
Carats to grams table
| Carats | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 ct | 0.2 |
| 2 ct | 0.4 |
| 3 ct | 0.6 |
| 4 ct | 0.8 |
| 5 ct | 1 |
| 10 ct | 2 |
| 15 ct | 3 |
| 20 ct | 4 |
| 25 ct | 5 |
| 30 ct | 6 |
| 40 ct | 8 |
| 50 ct | 10 |
| 75 ct | 15 |
| 100 ct | 20 |
| 250 ct | 50 |
| 500 ct | 100 |
| 1,000 ct | 200 |
How the conversion works
The relationship is g = ct × 1/5. Both units measure mass, so the conversion is a fixed factor that never changes.
Common questions
- How many grams are in one carat?
- One carat equals 0.2 grams. g = ct × 1/5.
- How do you convert carats to grams?
- Use g = ct × 1/5. So 10 ct is 2 g.
- How many carats are in one gram?
- One gram equals 5 carats, which is the reverse of the conversion above.
Related pages
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SP 811) — NIST (Public domain (US Government))
- The International System of Units (SI Brochure) — Bureau International des Poids et Mesures
- Calculated on this page — At One Place