Skip to content

Carats to Kilograms Converter

Convert carats to kilograms and kilograms to carats instantly. Bidirectional weight converter for gemstone measurements.

ct

Kilograms

0.5

kg

2500 ct = 0.5 kg

kg = ct ÷ 5,000

Carats to Kilograms: 1 ct equals 0.0002 kg. To convert carats to kilograms, multiply by 0.0002 (kg = ct ÷ 5,000). For example, 10 ct = 0.002 kg.

How to Convert Carats to Kilograms

To convert from carats to kilograms, multiply the value by 0.0002. The conversion is linear, meaning doubling the input doubles the output.

Conversion Formula

  • Carats to Kilograms: kg = ct ÷ 5,000
  • Kilograms to Carats: ct = kg × 5,000

Carats to Kilograms Conversion Chart

Carats (ct)Kilograms (kg)
0.12.00000e-5
0.255.00000e-5
0.50.0001
10.0002
20.0004
30.0006
50.001
100.002
200.004
250.005
500.01
1000.02
2500.05
10000.2

Understanding the Units

What is a Kilogram?

The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by fixing the Planck constant at 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s.

From the French kilogramme adopted in 1795; previously defined by the International Prototype Kilogram in Paris until 2019.

Common contexts: science, commerce, health.

Real-World Reference Points

Item Carats (ct) Kilograms (kg)
A liter of water50001
Newborn baby (average)175003.5
Bag of flour113502.27

Related

FAQ

How many carats in a kilogram?

One kilogram equals exactly 5,000 carats.

How do I convert carats to kilograms?

Divide the carat value by 5,000. For example, 2,500 ct = 0.5 kg.

When is this conversion useful?

Used in the gemstone industry when converting large quantities of gems or precious stones to standard metric weight.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. One carat equals exactly 0.2 g = 0.0002 kg, so one kilogram contains exactly 5,000 carats.

How many kilograms are in 1 carat?

1 ct equals 0.0002 kg.

How do you convert carats to kilograms?

Multiply the carat value by 0.0002. Formula: kg = ct ÷ 5,000.

How many kilograms are in 5 carats?

5 ct = 0.001 kg.

How do you convert kilograms back to carats?

Use the inverse formula: ct = kg × 5,000. For example, 1 kg = 5000 ct.