Mass per volume density.
Carats per Pint to Grains per Cubic Centimeter Converter — ct/pt to gr/cm3
Convert Carat per Pint (ct/pt) to Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 carat per pint = 0.0065228764 grain per cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Carats per Pint to Grains per Cubic Centimeter converter
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Convert thousands of mass-per-volume density combinations for science, engineering, agriculture, and fluids.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 0.4226752838 / 64.79891.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Carats per Pint to Grains per Cubic Centimeter
Carat per Pint and Grain per Cubic Centimeter both measure density — mass per unit volume — a property used to identify materials, check manufacturing quality, and predict whether something floats or sinks. As a fixed reference point, water has a density of exactly 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL) at its temperature of maximum density, which is why many density figures in science and engineering are quoted relative to water. Both are mass per volume density units.
Formula
grains per cubic centimeter = carats per pint × 0.00652287644612
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 carat per pint equals 0.422675283773 base units, and 1 grain per cubic centimeter equals 64.79891 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct carat per pint-to-grain per cubic centimeter factor of 0.00652287644612.
Simple example
1 ct/pt × 0.006522876446 = 0.0065228764 gr/cm3
1 carat per pint = 0.0065228764 grains per cubic centimeter.
Real-world example
1,000 ct/pt × 0.006522876446 = 6.522876446 gr/cm3
1,000 carats per pint = 6.522876446 grains per cubic centimeter.
Conversion table
| Carat per Pint (ct/pt) | Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/cm3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ct/pt | 0.0006522876 gr/cm3 |
| 1 ct/pt | 0.0065228764 gr/cm3 |
| 10 ct/pt | 0.0652287645 gr/cm3 |
| 100 ct/pt | 0.6522876446 gr/cm3 |
| 1,000 ct/pt | 6.522876446 gr/cm3 |
| 10,000 ct/pt | 65.22876446 gr/cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Grain per Cubic Centimeter to Carat per Pint
0.0065228764 gr/cm3 × 153.3065984 = 0.9999999929 ct/pt
0.0065228764 grains per cubic centimeter = 0.9999999929 carats per pint.
carats per pint = grains per cubic centimeter × 153.30659844
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Grain per Cubic Centimeter to Carat per Pint.
Understanding the Carat per Pint (ct/pt)
Mass per volume density.
Understanding the Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/cm3)
Mass per volume density.
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Frequently asked questions
How many grains per cubic centimeter are in 1 carat per pint?
1 carat per pint equals 0.0065228764 grains per cubic centimeter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert carat per pint to grain per cubic centimeter?
Multiply the carat per pint value by 0.006522876446. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert grain per cubic centimeter back to carat per pint?
Use the reverse factor: 1 grain per cubic centimeter equals 153.3065984 carats per pint. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a carat per pint?
Carat per Pint (ct/pt) is a unit of density.
What is a grain per cubic centimeter?
Grain per Cubic Centimeter (gr/cm3) is a unit of density.
Is the carat per pint to grain per cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both carat per pint and grain per cubic centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.006522876446 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between density and mass concentration?
Density is the mass of a pure substance or material per unit volume. Mass concentration is the mass of one component — like a dissolved solute — within a mixture's total volume. The two use the same kind of units but describe different physical situations.