Convert Kilograms to carats
1 kilogram = 5,000 carats · ct = kg × 5,000
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from kilograms, the SI base unit used worldwide for body weight and shipping, to carats, the gemstone weight unit fixed at 0.2 grams. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Kilograms to carats conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Carats (ct) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 5,000 ct |
| 2 kg | 10,000 ct |
| 3 kg | 15,000 ct |
| 5 kg | 25,000 ct |
| 10 kg | 50,000 ct |
| 15 kg | 75,000 ct |
| 20 kg | 100,000 ct |
| 25 kg | 125,000 ct |
| 50 kg | 250,000 ct |
| 75 kg | 375,000 ct |
| 100 kg | 500,000 ct |
| 250 kg | 1,250,000 ct |
| 500 kg | 2,500,000 ct |
| 1,000 kg | 5,000,000 ct |
The formula
ct = kg × 5,000Because 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
Carats to kilograms →Related weight conversions
- Grams to carats
- Kilograms to pounds
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- Ounces to grams
- Pounds to kilograms
- Stones to kilograms
- US tons to metric tons
- Carats to grams
- Milligrams to carats
- Kilograms to milligrams
Frequently asked questions
- How many carats are in a kilogram?
- There are 5,000 carats in 1 kilogram. The formula is ct = kg × 5,000.
- How do you convert kilograms to carats?
- Use the formula ct = kg × 5,000. For example, 10 kilograms equals 50,000 carats.
- Is the kilograms to carats conversion exact?
- Yes. Kilograms and carats are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is kg short for?
- kg is the standard symbol for kilogram (also written as kilos). ct is the symbol for carat.