Discover the ease of converting carats (ct) to ounces (oz) with our intuitive Carat to Ounce Converter, crafted by Newtum to simplify your calculations.
A carat is a unit of weight used for gemstones and pearls. Equivalent to 200 milligrams, it originated from the carob seeds used as a standard in ancient times. The carat is internationally recognized and used by jewelers to measure the weight of diamonds and other precious stones, with one carat being equivalent to one-fifth of a gram.
Definition of OunceAn ounce is a unit of weight used predominantly in the United States and the United Kingdom. One ounce is equivalent to 28.3495 grams. In terms of precious metals like gold and silver, an ounce refers to a troy ounce, which is approximately 31.1035 grams. This unit is integral to various industries including, but not limited to, cooking, postal services, and the measurement of paper weight.
| Carat (ct) | Ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 1 ct | 0.007055 oz |
| 5 ct | 0.035274 oz |
| 10 ct | 0.070547 oz |
| 20 ct | 0.141095 oz |
| 50 ct | 0.35274 oz |
| 100 ct | 0.705479 oz |
| 200 ct | 1.410958 oz |
| 500 ct | 3.527396 oz |
| 1000 ct | 7.054792 oz |
| 2000 ct | 14.109584 oz |
1 ct = 0.007055 oz
5 ct = 0.035274 oz
Example 1:
Convert 20 ct to oz:
20 ct = 20 × 0.007055 oz = 0.1411 oz
Example 2:
Convert 50 ct to oz:
50 ct = 50 × 0.007055 oz = 0.3527 oz
A brief history of the Carat to Ounce Converter traces back to the use of carat in ancient times as a measure for gemstones. Conversion to ounces became necessary for broader applications in trade and commerce, facilitating a common language for international transactions involving precious materials.
Explore the Carat to Ounce Converter's real-world applications, a tool that bridges the gap between jewelry design and precious metal trading.
Example 1:
Convert 150 ct to oz:
150 ct = 150 × 0.007055 oz = 1.0583 oz
Example 2:
Convert 75 ct to oz:
75 ct = 75 × 0.007055 oz = 0.5291 oz
Q1:
What is the conversion rate from carats to ounces?
A1:
The conversion rate is 1 carat equals 0.007055 ounces.
Q2:
Can I convert ounces back to carats using this converter?
A2:
Yes, the converter can perform bidirectional conversions between carats and ounces.
Q3:
Is this converter accurate for all types of gemstones?
A3:
Yes, the converter uses the standard carat weight that applies to all gemstones.
