Carats to kilograms converter
Kilograms (kg)
1 carat = 0.0002 kilograms
How to convert carats to kilograms
kg = ct × 0.0002
Multiply the number of carats by 0.0002 to get kilograms. Going the other way, divide by 0.0002 (or multiply by 5000).
One carat is exactly defined as 0.0002 kilograms (to 12 significant figures), and one kilogram is 5000 carats.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 carats: 5 × 0.0002 = 0.001 0.001 kilograms.
- Convert 12.5 carats: 12.5 × 0.0002 = 0.0025 0.0025 kilograms.
- Convert 250 carats: 250 × 0.0002 = 0.05 0.05 kilograms.
Quick-reference table
| ct | kg |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0002 |
| 2 | 0.0004 |
| 3 | 0.0006 |
| 5 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.002 |
| 15 | 0.003 |
| 20 | 0.004 |
| 25 | 0.005 |
| 50 | 0.01 |
| 75 | 0.015 |
| 100 | 0.02 |
| 1,000 | 0.2 |
| kg | ct |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5,000 |
| 2 | 10,000 |
| 3 | 15,000 |
| 5 | 25,000 |
| 10 | 50,000 |
| 15 | 75,000 |
| 20 | 100,000 |
| 25 | 125,000 |
| 50 | 250,000 |
| 75 | 375,000 |
| 100 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 5,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms are in 1 carat?
1 carat equals 0.0002 kilograms.
What is the formula to convert carats to kilograms?
Use kg = ct × 0.0002. Multiply the number of carats by 0.0002 to get kilograms. Going the other way, divide by 0.0002 (or multiply by 5000).
What is 100 carats in kilograms?
100 carats is 0.02 kilograms.