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Carat

The carat (ct) is a unit of mass used to measure the weight of gemstones and pearls. One carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams. It is commonly used in the jewelry industry to indicate the size and weight of precious stones such as diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.

Origin:

The carat originated from the use of the carob seed (from the Ceratonia siliqua tree) as a reference for weight in ancient times. These seeds were used because of their relatively consistent weight, and they were widely available across regions. The term "carat" comes from the Greek word "keration", which means "little horn," referring to the carob seed. Over time, the carat became standardized, and in 1907, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) defined the carat as 200 milligrams, ensuring consistency in the measurement of gemstones worldwide.

Quintal

The quintal is a unit of mass used in some countries, primarily in trade and agriculture. It is equal to 100 kilograms (kg) in most countries that use the metric system. In the U.S., however, the quintal is sometimes referred to as 100 pounds (approximately 45.36 kilograms) and is used in certain industries, particularly in agriculture.

Origin:

The term quintal comes from the Latin word "centum", meaning "hundred," and historically referred to a weight of around 100 kilograms. It was used in medieval Europe for measuring bulk commodities like grain, and the weight of the quintal varied by region and commodity. Over time, the quintal became standardized to 100 kilograms in most countries that adopted the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries. It continues to be used in international trade and agriculture, especially in countries like India, Brazil, and some European countries.

Convert Carat to other weight-converter units

1 Carat = 0.0002 Kilogram

1 Carat = 0.2 Gram

1 Carat = 200 Milligram

1 Carat = 2e-7 Metric Ton

1 Carat = 1.96841466e-7 Long Ton

1 Carat = 2.20462442e-7 Short Ton

1 Carat = 0.0004409249 Pound

1 Carat = 0.0070547981 Ounce

1 Carat = 1 Carat

1 Carat = 0.000035274 Stone (US)

1 Carat = 0.0000314946 Stone (UK)

1 Carat = 3.0864716706 Grain

1 Carat = 0.0000137044 Slug

1 Carat = 0.000002 Quintal

1 Carat = 0.000017637 Quarter (US)

1 Carat = 0.0000157473 Quarter (UK)

1 Carat = 0.0000044092 Hundredweight (US)

1 Carat = 0.0000039368 Hundredweight (UK)

1 Carat = 0.0068571421 Ton (assay) (US)

1 Carat = 0.006122449 Ton (assay) (UK)

1 Carat = 2e-7 Tonne

1 Carat = 2e-10 Kiloton

1 Carat = 1.204434728e+23 Dalton

1 Carat = 0.0000203943 Kilogram-force square second per meter

1 Carat = 4.409245243e-7 Kilopound