Grams to carats

carats = grams × 5

How to convert grams to carats

One gram is 5 carats, so multiply the number of grams by 5. For example, 20 grams is 20 × 5 = 100 carats. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.2.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 5 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Mass conversions come up in cooking and baking, shipping and luggage limits, body weight, medicine doses and buying food by weight.

grams	carats
1 g	5 ct
2 g	10 ct
3 g	15 ct
4 g	20 ct
5 g	25 ct
6 g	30 ct
7 g	35 ct
8 g	40 ct
9 g	45 ct
10 g	50 ct
11 g	55 ct
12 g	60 ct
13 g	65 ct
14 g	70 ct
15 g	75 ct
16 g	80 ct
17 g	85 ct
18 g	90 ct
19 g	95 ct
20 g	100 ct
25 g	125 ct
30 g	150 ct
40 g	200 ct
50 g	250 ct
60 g	300 ct
70 g	350 ct
75 g	375 ct
80 g	400 ct
90 g	450 ct
100 g	500 ct
120 g	600 ct
150 g	750 ct
200 g	1,000 ct
250 g	1,250 ct
300 g	1,500 ct
400 g	2,000 ct
500 g	2,500 ct
750 g	3,750 ct
1,000 g	5,000 ct
1,500 g	7,500 ct
2,000 g	10,000 ct
5,000 g	25,000 ct
10,000 g	50,000 ct

Questions

How many carats are in a gram?

5 carats.

How do I convert grams to carats in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*5, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.