Convert Kilogram to Carat
Use this free converter to change kilograms (kg) into carats (ct). Kilogram and carat both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 kg equals 5000 ct, and 1 ct equals 0.0002 kg.
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Carat (ct)
5000
1 kg = 5000 ct
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Kilogram | Carat |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 50 |
| 0.1 | 500 |
| 0.5 | 2500 |
| 1 | 5000 |
| 2 | 10000 |
| 3 | 15000 |
| 5 | 25000 |
| 10 | 50000 |
| 20 | 100000 |
| 25 | 125000 |
| 50 | 250000 |
| 100 | 500000 |
| 1,000 | 5000000 |
How to convert Kilogram to Carat
Multiply the kilogram value by 5000 to get carats.
- Enter the number of kilograms you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in carats.
- Worked example: 15 kg × 5000 = 75000 ct.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (carat to kilogram).
About these units
Kilogram (kg)
- Definition
- The kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by fixing the value of the Planck constant.
- History
- It was originally the mass of one liter of water, then a platinum-iridium cylinder kept near Paris until the 2019 redefinition.
- Current use
- The kilogram is the global standard for weighing goods, people, and ingredients in science and commerce.
Carat (ct)
- Definition
- A carat (ct) is a unit of mass for gemstones equal to exactly 200 milligrams.
- History
- It takes its name from the carob seed, once used as a counterweight, and was standardised at 0.2 g in 1907.
- Current use
- Carats express the weight of diamonds and other precious stones in the jewellery trade.
Frequently asked questions
How many carats are in a kilogram?
There are 5000 ct in 1 kg. To convert, multiply the number of kilograms by 5000.
How do I convert kilograms to carats?
Multiply the kilogram value by 5000 to get carats. For example, 10 kg = 50000 ct.
Is this kilogram-to-carat converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Kilogram to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 Kilogram equals |
|---|---|
| Gram (g) | 1000 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 1000000 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 1000000000 µg |
| Metric Ton (t) | 0.001 t |
| Pound (lb) | 2.2046226 lb |
| Ounce (oz) | 35.273962 oz |
| Stone (st) | 0.15747304 st |
| US Ton (ton) | 0.0011023113 ton |
| Imperial Ton (long ton) | 0.00098420653 long ton |
| Carat (ct) | 5000 ct |