Convert Pound to Carat
Use this free converter to change pounds (lb) into carats (ct). Pound and carat both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 lb equals 2267.9619 ct, and 1 ct equals 0.00044092452 lb.
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Carat (ct)
2267.9619
1 lb = 2267.9619 ct
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Pound | Carat |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 22.679619 |
| 0.1 | 226.79619 |
| 0.5 | 1133.9809 |
| 1 | 2267.9619 |
| 2 | 4535.9237 |
| 3 | 6803.8855 |
| 5 | 11339.809 |
| 10 | 22679.619 |
| 20 | 45359.237 |
| 25 | 56699.046 |
| 50 | 113398.09 |
| 100 | 226796.18 |
| 1,000 | 2267961.9 |
How to convert Pound to Carat
Multiply the pound value by 2267.9619 to get carats.
- Enter the number of pounds you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in carats.
- Worked example: 15 lb × 2267.9619 = 34019.428 ct.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (carat to pound).
About these units
Pound (lb)
- Definition
- A pound (lb) is an imperial unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, divided into 16 ounces.
- History
- Derived from the Roman "libra" (hence the abbreviation lb), it was standardised internationally in 1959.
- Current use
- Pounds are the everyday unit of body and food weight in the United States.
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 pound?
There are 2267.9619 ct in 1 lb. To convert, multiply the number of pounds by 2267.9619.
How do I convert pounds to carats?
Multiply the pound value by 2267.9619 to get carats. For example, 10 lb = 22679.619 ct.
Is this pound-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 Pound to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 Pound equals |
|---|---|
| Kilogram (kg) | 0.45359237 kg |
| Gram (g) | 453.59237 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 453592.37 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 453592370 µg |
| Metric Ton (t) | 0.00045359237 t |
| Ounce (oz) | 16 oz |
| Stone (st) | 0.071428571 st |
| US Ton (ton) | 0.0005 ton |
| Imperial Ton (long ton) | 0.00044642857 long ton |
| Carat (ct) | 2267.9619 ct |