Formula to Convert Carat to Milligram
Milligrams = Carats × 200
Example
Convert 5 carats to milligrams:
5 × 200 = 1,000 mg
Conversion Table
| Carats (ct) | Milligrams (mg) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 100 |
| 1 | 200 |
| 2 | 400 |
| 5 | 1,000 |
| 10 | 2,000 |
| 50 | 10,000 |
About the Units
The carat (ct) is the standard unit of mass for gemstones, defined internationally as 200 milligrams. The milligram (mg) is a metric unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a gram. The conversion is straightforward as the definition of a carat is literally 200 mg.