Kilograms to carats converter
Carats (ct)
1 kilogram = 5,000 carats
How to convert kilograms to carats
ct = kg × 5000
Multiply the number of kilograms by 5000 to get carats. Going the other way, divide by 5000 (or multiply by 0.0002).
One kilogram is exactly defined as 5000 carats (to 12 significant figures), and one carat is 0.0002 kilograms.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 kilograms: 5 × 5000 = 25,000 25,000 carats.
- Convert 12.5 kilograms: 12.5 × 5000 = 62,500 62,500 carats.
- Convert 250 kilograms: 250 × 5000 = 1,250,000 1,250,000 carats.
Quick-reference table
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many carats are in 1 kilogram?
1 kilogram equals 5,000 carats.
What is the formula to convert kilograms to carats?
Use ct = kg × 5000. Multiply the number of kilograms by 5000 to get carats. Going the other way, divide by 5000 (or multiply by 0.0002).
What is 100 kilograms in carats?
100 kilograms is 500,000 carats.