Convert Grams to Carats
Convert Grams (g) to Carats (ct) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ct = g × 5
About Grams
The gram (g) is the basic metric unit of mass, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. It is universally used in cooking, nutrition, postal services, and scientific measurement. Almost all food packaging worldwide shows nutritional information per 100 g. A US nickel coin weighs exactly 5 g, a teaspoon of sugar about 4 g, and a standard paperclip approximately 1 g. In chemistry, the gram is central to molar mass: one mole of carbon-12 atoms weighs exactly 12 g. Postal rates are typically scaled per gram or per 100 g.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Grams (g) | Carats (ct) |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 5 ct |
| 2 g | 10 ct |
| 5 g | 25 ct |
| 10 g | 50 ct |
| 25 g | 125 ct |
| 50 g | 250 ct |
| 100 g | 500 ct |