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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

Common carat values converted to grams.
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

  1. Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SP 811) — NIST (Public domain (US Government))
  2. The International System of Units (SI Brochure) — Bureau International des Poids et Mesures
  3. Calculated on this page — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked