A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams.
Carats to Yoctograms Converter — ct to yg
Convert Carat (ct) to Yoctogram (yg) using the exact conversion factor (1 carat = 2e+23 yoctogram). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Carats to Yoctograms converter
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Yoctogram is 1e-24 gram units.
Result = input x 0.0002 / 1e-27.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Carats to Yoctograms
Weight conversions between Carat and Yoctogram 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 yoctogram is 1e-24 gram units.
Formula
yoctograms = carats × 2e+23
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 carat equals 0.0002 base units, and 1 yoctogram equals 1e-27 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct carat-to-yoctogram factor of 2e+23.
Simple example
1 ct × 2e+23 = 2e+23 yg
1 carat = 2e+23 yoctograms.
Real-world example
50 ct × 2e+23 = 1e+25 yg
50 carats = 1e+25 yoctograms.
Conversion table
| Carat (ct) | Yoctogram (yg) |
|---|---|
| 1 ct | 2e+23 yg |
| 5 ct | 1e+24 yg |
| 10 ct | 2e+24 yg |
| 25 ct | 5e+24 yg |
| 50 ct | 1e+25 yg |
| 100 ct | 2e+25 yg |
Reverse conversion: Yoctogram to Carat
2e+23 yg × 5e-24 = 1 ct
2e+23 yoctograms = 1 carats.
carats = yoctograms × 5e-24
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Yoctogram to Carat.
Understanding the Carat (ct)
A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams.
Understanding the Yoctogram (yg)
Yoctogram is 1e-24 gram units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many yoctograms are in 1 carat?
1 carat equals 2e+23 yoctograms, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert carat to yoctogram?
Multiply the carat value by 2e+23. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert yoctogram back to carat?
Use the reverse factor: 1 yoctogram equals 5e-24 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 yoctogram?
Yoctogram (yg) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the carat to yoctogram conversion exact?
Yes. Both carat and yoctogram are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2e+23 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.