What is an ounce in this converter?

An ounce here refers to a mass unit that can be either the avoirdupois ounce (28.349523125 grams) or the troy ounce (31.1034768 grams) used for precious metals.

What does one carat measure?

One carat is a unit of mass equal to 200 milligrams (0.2 grams), primarily used to weigh gemstones and pearls.

Can this converter be used for volume conversions?

No, this tool exclusively converts mass units and does not account for volume or density.

How to Convert from Ounce [oz] to Carat [car, ct]?

Learn how to accurately convert weight and mass measurements from ounces to carats using a reliable online converter, ideal for jewelry and gemstone applications.

Ounce [oz]

Carat [car, ct]

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Ounce [oz] to Carat [car, ct] Conversion Table

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Start Value

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End Value

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Ounce [oz] to Carat [car, ct] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter facilitates the transformation of mass measurements from ounces to carats, supporting jewelry trade, gemstone appraisal, and other related fields requiring precise weight conversions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in ounces you want to convert.
Select the ounce unit type if applicable (avoirdupois or troy).
Choose carat as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the corresponding mass in carats.

Key Features

Converts between ounces (oz) and carats (car, ct) for weight and mass units.
Supports applications in jewelry, gemology, and precious metal pricing.
Handles customary mass units including avoirdupois and troy ounce definitions.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

2 ounces equals 283.49523125 carats.
0.5 ounce converts to 70.8738078125 carats.

Common Use Cases

Measuring and pricing gemstones and pearls using customary mass inputs.
Transitioning from bulk weights to precise gemological weights.
Jewelry manufacturing weight specification and quality control.
Determining small sample masses in gem trade and appraisals.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify whether you are using avoirdupois or troy ounces for accurate conversions.
Ensure conversion results reflect the fine mass distinctions needed in gemology.
Remember this tool converts mass units only; volume and density are not considered.
Use precise input values when converting large or small quantities for consistent results.

Limitations

Different ounce definitions can affect precision; users must select the correct ounce variant.
Large mass conversions may produce large carat numbers requiring careful interpretation.
This tool does not address volume or density properties, only weight measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ounce in this converter?: An ounce here refers to a mass unit that can be either the avoirdupois ounce (28.349523125 grams) or the troy ounce (31.1034768 grams) used for precious metals.
What does one carat measure?: One carat is a unit of mass equal to 200 milligrams (0.2 grams), primarily used to weigh gemstones and pearls.
Can this converter be used for volume conversions?: No, this tool exclusively converts mass units and does not account for volume or density.

Key Terminology

Ounce (oz): A unit of mass in customary systems; avoirdupois ounce equals 28.349523125 grams, and troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams.
Carat (car, ct): A mass unit used for gemstones and pearls, defined as exactly 200 milligrams (0.2 grams) and subdivided into 100 points.
Avoirdupois Ounce: A common ounce variant used for general mass measurements like cooking ingredients and postage weighing.
Troy Ounce: An ounce variant specifically used in the measurement and pricing of precious metals such as gold and silver.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which mass unit is primarily used for gemstones?

Ounce

Carat

Gram

What is the approximate number of carats in one ounce?

141.75 carats

100 carats

31.1 carats

Does this tool convert volume measurements?

Yes

Only for precious metals

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