Convert Pound to Carat
Pound
The pound (lb) is a unit of mass or weight in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms in the International System of Units (SI), ensuring consistency across different systems. It is commonly used to measure body weight, food quantities, and in industries like shipping.
The pound has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was known as the libra, a unit of weight equivalent to around 327 grams. The term pound comes from the Latin word "libra", which was used to refer to both the Roman pound and the unit of weight for trade. Over time, the pound evolved through various forms, including the Avoirdupois pound used in medieval England, which was based on a system of 16 ounces. The Avoirdupois pound became the standard for most goods in the U.S. and Britain by the 14th century and was later standardized internationally, with its value fixed to the kilogram in the 20th century.
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.
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.
Convert Pound to other weight-converter units
1 Pound = 0.453592 Kilogram
1 Pound = 453.592 Gram
1 Pound = 453592 Milligram
1 Pound = 0.000453592 Metric Ton
1 Pound = 0.0004464286 Long Ton
1 Pound = 0.0005 Short Ton
1 Pound = 1 Pound
1 Pound = 16 Ounce
1 Pound = 2267.96 Carat
1 Pound = 0.08 Stone (US)
1 Pound = 0.0714285714 Stone (UK)
1 Pound = 7000 Grain
1 Pound = 0.0310809502 Slug
1 Pound = 0.0045359237 Quintal
1 Pound = 0.04 Quarter (US)
1 Pound = 0.0357142857 Quarter (UK)
1 Pound = 0.01 Hundredweight (US)
1 Pound = 0.0089285714 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Pound = 15.551736623 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Pound = 13.885480714 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Pound = 0.0004535924 Tonne
1 Pound = 4.535923699e-7 Kiloton
1 Pound = 2.731612015e+26 Dalton
1 Pound = 0.0462535494 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Pound = 0.001 Kilopound