Convert Carats to Short Tons
Convert Carats (ct) to Short Tons (ton) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ton = ct × 2.204622622e-7
About Carats
A metric carat (ct or CD) is exactly 200 milligrams (0.2 g), the universal standard for weighing gemstones. Established internationally in 1907, it replaced fractionally different regional carat weights previously used in different countries. The total weight of a diamond or colored gemstone is always expressed in carats: a 1.00 ct diamond of excellent cut and color can command over $5,000. The Cullinan diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, weighed 3,106.75 carats.
About Short Tons
A short ton (also known as a US ton) equals exactly 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kg. It is the standard ton in the United States for coal, scrap metal, aggregate, freight, and agricultural commodities. US electricity, energy, and mining production statistics are reported in short tons or millions of short tons (MMst). American trucking weight limits, rail car capacities, and bulk cargo specifications use short tons. When Americans refer to a 'ton' without qualification, they almost always mean the short ton.
Quick Reference Table
| Carats (ct) | Short Tons (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 ct | 2.205 × 10-7 ton |
| 2 ct | 4.409 × 10-7 ton |
| 5 ct | 1.102 × 10-6 ton |
| 10 ct | 2.205 × 10-6 ton |
| 25 ct | 5.512 × 10-6 ton |
| 50 ct | 1.102 × 10-5 ton |
| 100 ct | 2.205 × 10-5 ton |