Grain to Carat Converter
1 gr = 0.323995 ct
FORMULA
1 gr = 0.323995 ct
CONVERSION TABLE
| Grain (gr) | Carat (ct) |
|---|---|
| 1 gr | 0.323995 ct |
| 5 gr | 1.62 ct |
| 10 gr | 3.2399 ct |
| 25 gr | 8.0999 ct |
| 50 gr | 16.1997 ct |
| 100 gr | 32.3995 ct |
| 250 gr | 80.9986 ct |
| 500 gr | 161.9973 ct |
| 1,000 gr | 323.9946 ct |
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About Grain (gr)
At 64.79891 milligrams, the grain is the smallest traditional unit of weight and is shared across the avoirdupois, troy, and apothecaries' systems. Ammunition manufacturers specify bullet weights in grains (a typical 9mm round uses a 115-grain bullet), and pharmacists historically measured drug doses in grains.
About Carat (ct)
The metric carat equals exactly 200 milligrams and is the universal standard for measuring gemstone weight. Adopted internationally in 1907, the carat originated from the carob seed, which ancient gem traders believed had remarkably uniform weight. A one-carat diamond is approximately 6.5 mm in diameter.
How to Convert Grain to Carat
The conversion formula is: 1 gr = 0.323995 ct. To convert from Grain (gr) to Carat (ct), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Carat in 1 Grain?
1 Grain (gr) equals 0.323995 Carat (ct).
How to convert Grain to Carat?
Multiply the Grain value by 0.323995 to get the equivalent in Carat. Formula: 1 gr = 0.323995 ct
What is the formula for Grain to Carat conversion?
1 gr = 0.323995 ct
Glossary
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Kilogram
The SI base unit of mass, defined by the Planck constant.
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Troy Weight
A system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones.
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Avoirdupois
The standard system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound, used for everyday goods.
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Ounce
A dual-use imperial unit: as a mass unit (avoirdupois), 1 oz = 28.3495 g (1/16 lb); as a volume unit, 1 US fluid ounce = 29.5735 mL.
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Pound
An imperial unit of mass equal to exactly 453.59237 grams (16 avoirdupois ounces), also used as a unit of force (pound-force) equal to 4.44822 newtons.