A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams.
Carats to Gigagrams Converter — ct to Gg
Convert Carat (ct) to Gigagram (Gg) using the exact conversion factor (1 carat = 2e-10 gigagram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Carats to Gigagrams converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Gigagram is 1000000000 gram units.
Result = input x 0.0002 / 1e+6.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Carats to Gigagrams
Weight conversions between Carat and Gigagram come up constantly in everyday commerce, shipping, and cooking, since US packaging is usually labeled in pounds while most of the rest of the world uses kilograms. Specifically: A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams, and gigagram is 1000000000 gram units.
Formula
gigagrams = carats × 2e-10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 carat equals 0.0002 base units, and 1 gigagram equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct carat-to-gigagram factor of 2e-10.
Simple example
1 ct × 2e-10 = 2e-10 Gg
1 carat = 2e-10 gigagrams.
Real-world example
50 ct × 2e-10 = 1e-8 Gg
50 carats = 1e-8 gigagrams.
Conversion table
| Carat (ct) | Gigagram (Gg) |
|---|---|
| 1 ct | 2e-10 Gg |
| 5 ct | 1e-9 Gg |
| 10 ct | 2e-9 Gg |
| 25 ct | 5e-9 Gg |
| 50 ct | 1e-8 Gg |
| 100 ct | 2e-8 Gg |
Reverse conversion: Gigagram to Carat
2e-10 Gg × 5000000000 = 1 ct
2e-10 gigagrams = 1 carat.
carats = gigagrams × 5000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gigagram to Carat.
Understanding the Carat (ct)
A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams.
Understanding the Gigagram (Gg)
Gigagram is 1000000000 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gigagrams are in 1 carat?
1 carat equals 2e-10 gigagrams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert carat to gigagram?
Multiply the carat value by 2e-10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gigagram back to carat?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gigagram equals 5,000,000,000 carats. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a carat?
Carat (ct) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a gigagram?
Gigagram (Gg) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the carat to gigagram conversion exact?
Yes. Both carat and gigagram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2e-10 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.