Convert Kilograms to Carats

Enter the weight in kilograms below to get the value converted to carats.

Results in Carats:

1 kg = 5,000 ct

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How to Convert Kilograms to Carats

To convert a kilogram measurement to a carat measurement, multiply the weight by the conversion ratio. One kilogram is equal to 5,000 carats, so use this simple formula to convert:

carats = kilograms × 5,000

The weight in carats is equal to the kilograms multiplied by 5,000.

For example, here's how to convert 5 kilograms to carats using the formula above.

5 kg = (5 × 5,000) = 25,000 ct

Kilograms and carats are both units used to measure weight. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

Kilograms

One kilogram is equal to the mass of the platinum-iridium bar which is stored in Sèvres, France. It is roughly equal to the mass of 1,000 cubic centimeters of water.

The kilogram, or kilogramme, is the SI base unit for weight, and is also a multiple of the gram. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for 10³. Kilograms can be abbreviated as kg, for example 1 kilogram can be written as 1 kg.

Carats

The carat is a unit of mass/weight equal to 200 milligrams.

A carat is sometimes also referred to as a metric carat. Carats can be abbreviated as ct, and are also sometimes abbreviated as CD. For example, 1 carat can be written as 1 ct or 1 CD.

Kilogram Measurements and Equivalent Carat Conversions

Common kilogram values converted to the equivalent carat value
Kilograms	Carats
1 kg	5,000 ct
2 kg	10,000 ct
3 kg	15,000 ct
4 kg	20,000 ct
5 kg	25,000 ct
6 kg	30,000 ct
7 kg	35,000 ct
8 kg	40,000 ct
9 kg	45,000 ct
10 kg	50,000 ct
11 kg	55,000 ct
12 kg	60,000 ct
13 kg	65,000 ct
14 kg	70,000 ct
15 kg	75,000 ct
16 kg	80,000 ct
17 kg	85,000 ct
18 kg	90,000 ct
19 kg	95,000 ct
20 kg	100,000 ct
21 kg	105,000 ct
22 kg	110,000 ct
23 kg	115,000 ct
24 kg	120,000 ct
25 kg	125,000 ct
26 kg	130,000 ct
27 kg	135,000 ct
28 kg	140,000 ct
29 kg	145,000 ct
30 kg	150,000 ct
31 kg	155,000 ct
32 kg	160,000 ct
33 kg	165,000 ct
34 kg	170,000 ct
35 kg	175,000 ct
36 kg	180,000 ct
37 kg	185,000 ct
38 kg	190,000 ct
39 kg	195,000 ct
40 kg	200,000 ct