Convert grams to carats
1 gram equals 5 carats. Enter a value below to convert instantly.
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Formula
Multiply the number of grams by 5 to get carats.
Step by step
- Start with 1 g.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 5.
- 1 × 5 = 5 ct.
Grams to Carats conversion table
| Grams (g) | Carats (ct) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 5 | 25 |
| 10 | 50 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 50 | 250 |
| 100 | 500 |
| 500 | 2,500 |
| 1,000 | 5,000 |
Convert Gram to other weight & mass units
1 g expressed in every other weight & mass unit on this site.
- Kilogram kg 0.001
- Gram g 1
- Hectogram hg 0.01
- Dekagram dag 0.1
- Decigram dg 10
- Centigram cg 100
- Milligram mg 1,000
- Microgram µg 1,000,000
- Nanogram ng 1,000,000,000
- Picogram pg 1,000,000,000,000
- Femtogram fg 1e+15
- Attogram ag 1e+18
- Petagram Pg 1e-15
- Exagram Eg 1e-18
- Metric Ton t 0.000001
- Kiloton (metric) kt 1e-9
- Megaton (metric) Mt 1e-12
- Quintal (metric) q 0.00001
- Carat ct 5
- Pound lb 0.0022046226
- Ounce oz 0.035273962
- Dram dr 0.56438339
- Grain gr 15.432358
- Stone st 0.00015747304
- Stone (US) st (US) 0.00017636981
- Quarter (UK) qr (UK) 0.000078736522
- Quarter (US) qr (US) 0.000088184905
- Hundredweight (UK) cwt (UK) 0.000019684131
- Hundredweight (US) cwt (US) 0.000022046226
- US Short Ton ton (US) 0.0000011023113
- UK Long Ton ton (UK) 9.8420653e-7
- Kip kip 0.0000022046226
- Slug slug 0.000068521766
- Hyl (kgf·s²/m) hyl 0.00010197162
- Assay Ton (US) AT (US) 0.034285714
- Assay Ton (UK) AT (UK) 0.030612245
- Troy Pound lb t 0.0026792289
- Troy Ounce oz t 0.032150747
- Pennyweight dwt 0.64301493
- Scruple (apothecary) s.ap 0.77161792
- Dram (apothecary) dr t 0.25720597
- Atomic Mass Unit u 6.0221408e+23
- Electron Mass (rest) mₑ 1.0977691e+27
- Proton Mass mₚ 5.9786374e+23
- Neutron Mass mₙ 5.9704077e+23
- Muon Mass mµ 5.3091755e+24
- Deuteron Mass m_d 2.9908035e+23
- Planck Mass mP 45,946.718
- Earth's Mass M⊕ 1.6744248e-28
- Sun's Mass M☉ 5.0278543e-34
- Talent (Biblical Hebrew) talent (He) 0.000029239766
- Mina (Biblical Hebrew) mina (He) 0.001754386
- Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) shekel 0.087719298
- Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) bekan 0.1754386
- Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) gerah 1.754386
- Talent (Biblical Greek) talent (Gk) 0.000049019608
- Mina (Biblical Greek) mina (Gk) 0.0029411765
- Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) tetradrachma 0.073529412
- Didrachma (Biblical Greek) didrachma 0.14705882
- Drachma (Biblical Greek) drachma 0.29411765
- Denarius (Biblical Roman) denarius 0.25974026
- Assarion (Biblical Roman) assarion 4.1558442
- Quadrans (Biblical Roman) quadrans 16.623363
- Lepton (Biblical Roman) lepton 33.246781
- Gwan 관 0.00026666667
- Geun (600 g, meat) 근 0.0016666667
- Geun (375 g, produce) 근 (채소) 0.0026666667
- Nyang 냥 0.026666667
- Don 돈 0.26666667
- Pun (mass) 푼 2.6666667
About the gram
The gram (g) is a SI unit of weight & mass.
About the carat
The carat (ct) is a Metric unit of weight & mass. The metric carat for gemstones — exactly 200 milligrams.
Where this conversion is used
Converting grams to carats comes up when tracking body weight, shipping parcels, cooking, and dosing in fitness or nutrition. In everyday language 'weight' usually means mass; true weight is a force and is handled in the Force category.
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Frequently asked questions
How many carats are in a gram?
One gram equals 5 carats.
How do you convert grams to carats?
Multiply the number of grams by 5 to get carats.
What is 1 carat in grams?
One carat equals 0.2 grams.
When would I convert grams to carats?
This conversion is common when tracking body weight, shipping parcels, cooking, and dosing in fitness or nutrition.
Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.