What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weight values from carats, a small unit used mainly for gemstones and pearls, into the stone (UK), a larger imperial unit commonly used in the UK and Ireland to express body weight.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight in carats (ct) into the input field.
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Select the output unit as stone (UK).
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent weight in stones.
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Review the conversion result for your specific measurement needs.
Key Features
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Converts carat (ct) values to stone (UK) measurements accurately using defined rates.
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Ideal for jewelers, gemologists, healthcare, sports, and traditional market applications.
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Provides quick cross-referencing between precise gemstone weights and familiar body weight units.
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Browser-based tool that is simple and straightforward to use.
Examples
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100 carats equals 0.00314946 stones (UK).
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500 carats converts to 0.0157473 stones (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Weighing and pricing diamonds and gemstones in jewelry trade.
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Recording pearl masses on gemological certificates.
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Comparing small gem weights to bodyweight units used in the UK and Ireland.
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Sports and healthcare contexts where stones are used for weight expression.
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Traditional agricultural markets still employing historic imperial units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool for accurate conversions when dealing with small gemstone masses.
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Apply conversions mainly for comparative or cross-referencing purposes.
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Remember that stone measurements are more common in specific regions like the UK and Ireland.
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Keep in mind the difference in scale between carats and stones for practical applications.
Limitations
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Carats measure extremely small masses, so results in stones are very small fractional numbers.
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Stone is a non-SI unit with limited use outside the British Isles.
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Conversions are mainly theoretical or situational rather than for everyday large-scale weights.
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 measure gemstones and pearls, defined exactly as 200 milligrams.
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Where is the stone unit commonly used?
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The stone (UK) is used mainly in the United Kingdom and Ireland to express human body weight and in some traditional markets.
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Why convert carats to stones?
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Converting carats to stones helps relate small gemstone weights to a larger, more familiar unit of weight common in the UK and Ireland.
Key Terminology
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Carat (car, ct)
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A unit of mass used mainly for gemstones and pearls, defined as exactly 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams.
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Stone (UK)
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An imperial unit of mass equal to 14 pounds, or exactly 6.35029318 kilograms, used mainly in the UK and Ireland.
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Point
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A subdivision of a carat, where 1 carat equals 100 points, with each point equal to 0.01 carat.