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Carat to metric tons Conversion
1 carat (CD) is equal to 0.0000002 metric tons (t).
1 CD = 0.0000002 t
or
1 t = 5000000 CD
Formula
To convert a mass from carat (CD) to metric tons (t), divide the mass in carat by 5000000
m(t) = m(CD) / 5000000
Examples:
Convert 50 carat to metric tons:
m(t) = 50CD / 5000000 = 0.00001 t
Conversion table
| Carat (CD) | Metric tons (t) |
|---|---|
| 1 CD | 2e-7 t |
| 2 CD | 4e-7 t |
| 3 CD | 6e-7 t |
| 5 CD | 1e-6 t |
| 10 CD | 2e-6 t |
| 20 CD | 4e-6 t |
| 25 CD | 5e-6 t |
| 50 CD | 1e-5 t |
| 100 CD | 2e-5 t |
| 250 CD | 5e-5 t |
| 500 CD | 1.0e-4 t |
| 1000 CD | 2.0e-4 t |
| Metric tons (t) | Carat (CD) |
|---|---|
| 1 t | 5000000 CD |
| 2 t | 10000000 CD |
| 3 t | 15000000 CD |
| 5 t | 25000000 CD |
| 10 t | 50000000 CD |
| 20 t | 100000000 CD |
| 25 t | 125000000 CD |
| 50 t | 250000000 CD |
| 100 t | 500000000 CD |
| 250 t | 1.25e9 CD |
| 500 t | 2.5e9 CD |
| 1000 t | 5e9 CD |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert carat to metric tons?
Divide the value in carat by 5000000 to get the result in metric tons. For example, 5 CD ÷ 5000000 = 1e-6 t.
How many metric tons are in 1 carat?
1 carat (CD) is equal to 2e-7 metric tons (t).
How do I convert metric tons back to carat?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in metric tons by 5000000 to get the result in carat.
How accurate is the carat to metric tons conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 5000000 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- ISO 80000-4:2019 — Quantities and units — Part 4: Mechanics
- NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C — General Tables of Units of Measurement (current edition)
- NIST Guide to the SI (SP 811), Appendix B.9: Factors for units listed by kind of quantity or field of science
- Circular of the Bureau of Standards No. 43: The Metric Carat (1st edition, issued November 1, 1913)
