1 kilogram to carats
1 kg = 5,000 ct. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 kilogram equals
carats
1 kg = 5,000 ct
The formula
Kilograms and carats both measure weight & mass from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
ct = kg × 5,000
Going the other way? Convert carats to kilograms.
Kilograms to carats table
Values either side of 1 kg.
| Kilograms (kg) | Carats (ct) |
|---|---|
| -4 | -20,000 |
| -3.5 | -17,500 |
| -3 | -15,000 |
| -2.5 | -12,500 |
| -2 | -10,000 |
| -1.5 | -7,500 |
| -1 | -5,000 |
| -0.5 | -2,500 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 2,500 |
| 1 | 5,000 |
| 1.5 | 7,500 |
| 2 | 10,000 |
| 2.5 | 12,500 |
| 3 | 15,000 |
| 3.5 | 17,500 |
| 4 | 20,000 |
| 4.5 | 22,500 |
| 5 | 25,000 |
| 5.5 | 27,500 |
| 6 | 30,000 |
Questions people ask
- How many carats are in a kilogram?
- One kilogram equals 5,000 carats.
- How do I convert kilograms to carats by hand?
- Multiply the number of kilograms by 5,000. For a rough check, 5,000 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 kilogram in carats?
- 1 kilogram is 5,000 carats.
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