What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to change weight measurements from carats, traditionally used for gemstones and pearls, into ounces, a commonly used unit in cooking, packaging, and precious metals trading.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in carats that you want to convert.
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Select the carat unit as the input measurement and ounce as the output measurement.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in ounces.
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Use the result for pricing, trading, or documentation purposes.
Key Features
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Converts carats (car, ct), a gemstone mass unit defined as 0.2 grams, into ounces (oz).
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Supports conversion relevant to jewelry, gemstone certification, and precious metals markets.
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Browser-based and easy to use, no installations required.
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Provides results based on the avoirdupois ounce standard, widely used in general weighing.
Examples
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10 carats equals approximately 0.0705 ounces.
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50 carats equals around 0.353 ounces.
Common Use Cases
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Weighing diamonds and gemstones in the jewelry industry for valuation and pricing.
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Converting gemstone weights into ounces for trading and inventory management.
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Determining small sample masses in manufacturing and quality control.
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Facilitating communication between markets using metric and customary units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand which ounce variant applies; this tool uses the avoirdupois ounce.
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Use this conversion primarily for gemstone and jewelry mass measurements.
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Double-check converted values when working with precise pricing or legal documentation.
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Enter accurate carat values, considering subdivisions like points for finer mass distinctions.
Limitations
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Conversion is specific to the avoirdupois ounce, not the troy ounce used for precious metals.
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Carats are defined for gemstones and may not apply directly to other materials.
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Small mass differences make precision critical for exact pricing and measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a carat used for?
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A carat is a unit of mass primarily used to weigh gemstones and pearls, defined as exactly 200 milligrams.
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What type of ounce does this converter use?
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This converter uses the avoirdupois ounce, which equals exactly 28.349523125 grams.
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Can I use this conversion for precious metals?
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This converter is designed for gemstones; precious metals are measured using the troy ounce, which is different.
Key Terminology
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Carat (car, ct)
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A unit of mass for gemstones and pearls, defined as 200 milligrams and subdivided into 100 points.
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Ounce (oz)
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A customary mass unit; the avoirdupois ounce equals 28.349523125 grams and is used for general weighing.
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Avoirdupois ounce
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The common ounce measurement in everyday use, distinct from the troy ounce used in precious metals.