1 milligram to carats
1 mg = 0.005 ct. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 milligram equals
carats
1 mg = 0.005 ct
The formula
Milligrams and carats both measure weight & mass from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
ct = mg × 0.005
Going the other way? Convert carats to milligrams.
Milligrams to carats table
Values either side of 1 mg.
| Milligrams (mg) | Carats (ct) |
|---|---|
| -4 | -0.02 |
| -3.5 | -0.0175 |
| -3 | -0.015 |
| -2.5 | -0.0125 |
| -2 | -0.01 |
| -1.5 | -0.0075 |
| -1 | -0.005 |
| -0.5 | -0.0025 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 0.0025 |
| 1 | 0.005 |
| 1.5 | 0.0075 |
| 2 | 0.01 |
| 2.5 | 0.0125 |
| 3 | 0.015 |
| 3.5 | 0.0175 |
| 4 | 0.02 |
| 4.5 | 0.0225 |
| 5 | 0.025 |
| 5.5 | 0.0275 |
| 6 | 0.03 |
Questions people ask
- How many carats are in a milligram?
- One milligram equals 0.005 carats.
- How do I convert milligrams to carats by hand?
- Multiply the number of milligrams by 0.005. For a rough check, 0.005 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 milligram in carats?
- 1 milligram is 0.005 carats.
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