Convert Metric Ton to Carat
Metric Ton
The metric ton (or tonne, symbol t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms (1,000 kg) or 1 megagram (1 Mg). It is part of the metric system but is not an SI unit. However, it is accepted for use with the SI due to its widespread application in measuring large masses, such as in industry and transportation.
The metric ton was introduced in the 1790s during the creation of the metric system in France. It was established as a convenient way to represent large quantities of mass, aligning with the decimal-based nature of the system. The term "tonne" is derived from the Old French word "tonne", meaning a large cask or barrel, reflecting its use in measuring heavy loads. Over time, it became a standardized unit used globally in fields like shipping, agriculture, and environmental science.
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 Metric Ton to other weight-converter units
1 Metric Ton = 1000 Kilogram
1 Metric Ton = 1000000 Gram
1 Metric Ton = 1000000000 Milligram
1 Metric Ton = 1 Metric Ton
1 Metric Ton = 0.9842073304 Long Ton
1 Metric Ton = 1.1023122101 Short Ton
1 Metric Ton = 2204.6244202 Pound
1 Metric Ton = 35273.990723 Ounce
1 Metric Ton = 5000000 Carat
1 Metric Ton = 176.36980975 Stone (US)
1 Metric Ton = 157.47304442 Stone (UK)
1 Metric Ton = 15432358.353 Grain
1 Metric Ton = 68.521765857 Slug
1 Metric Ton = 10 Quintal
1 Metric Ton = 88.184904874 Quarter (US)
1 Metric Ton = 78.736522209 Quarter (UK)
1 Metric Ton = 22.046226218 Hundredweight (US)
1 Metric Ton = 19.684130552 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Metric Ton = 34285.710367 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Metric Ton = 30612.244898 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Metric Ton = 1 Tonne
1 Metric Ton = 0.001 Kiloton
1 Metric Ton = 6.022173643e+29 Dalton
1 Metric Ton = 101.9716213 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Metric Ton = 2.2046226218 Kilopound