Convert Carats to metric tons
1 carat = 0.0000002 metric tons · t = ct ÷ 5,000,000
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from carats, the gemstone weight unit fixed at 0.2 grams, to metric tons, used for freight, commodities, and emissions reporting. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Carats to metric tons conversion table
| Carats (ct) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 ct | 0.0000002 t |
| 2 ct | 0.0000004 t |
| 3 ct | 0.0000006 t |
| 5 ct | 0.000001 t |
| 10 ct | 0.000002 t |
| 15 ct | 0.000003 t |
| 20 ct | 0.000004 t |
| 25 ct | 0.000005 t |
| 50 ct | 0.00001 t |
| 75 ct | 0.000015 t |
| 100 ct | 0.00002 t |
| 250 ct | 0.00005 t |
| 500 ct | 0.0001 t |
| 1,000 ct | 0.0002 t |
The formula
t = ct ÷ 5,000,000Because both units measure weight, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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- Pounds to kilograms
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Frequently asked questions
- How many metric tons are in a carat?
- There are 0.0000002 metric tons in 1 carat. The formula is t = ct ÷ 5,000,000.
- How do you convert carats to metric tons?
- Use the formula t = ct ÷ 5,000,000. For example, 10 carats equals 0.000002 metric tons.
- Is the carats to metric tons conversion exact?
- Yes. Carats and metric tons are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is ct short for?
- ct is the standard symbol for carat. t is the symbol for metric ton.