Carats to milligrams
Type a value in carats to see it in milligrams straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the carats box.
- Read the result in milligrams as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
mg = ct × 200
Multiply the value in carats by 200 to get milligrams.
Example
To convert 25 ct to milligrams: 25 × 200 = 5,000 mg.
Conversion table
| Carats (ct) | Milligrams (mg) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 200 |
| 2 | 400 |
| 3 | 600 |
| 5 | 1,000 |
| 10 | 2,000 |
| 20 | 4,000 |
| 25 | 5,000 |
| 50 | 10,000 |
| 100 | 20,000 |
| 250 | 50,000 |
| 500 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 200,000 |
About the units
- Carat
- The metric carat for gemstones and diamonds, exactly 200 milligrams. It is unrelated to gold purity in karats.
- Milligram
- One thousandth of a gram, used for medicine and supplement doses.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many milligrams are in one carat?
1 ct = 200 mg exactly.
How do I convert carats to milligrams?
Use mg = ct × 200. For example, 25 ct = 5,000 mg.
How many carats are in one milligram?
1 mg = 0.005 ct.
Are mass and weight the same thing?
Strictly no: mass is the amount of matter, in kilograms, while weight is the force of gravity on it, in newtons. Scales display mass, so everyday language uses the two words interchangeably.
What is the difference between an ounce and a troy ounce?
An ordinary ounce is 28.349523125 grams and is used for food and goods, while a troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams and is used to price gold and silver.