Carat Conversion Calculator
Milligrams (mg)
200
Grams (g)
0.2
Ounces (oz)
0.007055
Understanding Carats
What is a Carat?
A carat (ct) is the standard unit of weight used for gemstones and pearls. One carat equals exactly 200 milligrams (0.2 grams). The term comes from the Greek word for carob seed, as these seeds were historically used as counterweights in balance scales.
Common Uses
Carats are primarily used in the jewelry industry to measure the weight of:
- Diamonds
- Precious gemstones
- Pearls