Carats to Gramsct → g

1 ct = 0.2 g · 1 g = 5 ct

Formula

g = ct ÷ 5

Example: 1.5 ct = 1.5 ÷ 5 = 0.3 g

These units differ only by a fixed factor: multiply by it to convert, divide to go back. The factors are exact international definitions (for example 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly); results are rounded only for display.

Carats and Grams chart

Carats (ct)Grams (g)
0.1 ct0.02 g
0.25 ct0.05 g
0.5 ct0.1 g
1 ct0.2 g
1.5 ct0.3 g
2 ct0.4 g
3 ct0.6 g
5 ct1 g
Grams (g)Carats (ct)
1 g5 ct
5 g25 ct
10 g50 ct
50 g250 ct
100 g500 ct
250 g1,250 ct
500 g2,500 ct
1,000 g5,000 ct

About these units

Carat (ct)The metric carat for gemstones: 1 ct = 0.2 g exactly. Not to be confused with karat (K), the purity of gold.
Gram (g)1 g = 0.001 kg; used in recipes and on food labels.

Questions

How many Grams are in 1 Carats?

1 ct = 0.2 g.

How many Carats are in 1 Grams?

1 g = 5 ct.

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