Convert carat to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert carat [car, ct] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to carat.
1 car, ct = 3.14946088836e-05 st (UK). To convert carat to stone (UK), multiply the value by 3.14946088836e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 st (UK) = 31751.4659 car, ct). Both units measure weight and mass and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 car, ct = 3.14946088836e-05 st (UK)
- 1 st (UK) = 31751.4659 car, ct
- 10 car, ct = 0.000314946088836 st (UK)
- 100 car, ct = 0.00314946088836 st (UK)
How to Convert Carat to Stone (Uk)
1 car, ct = 3.14946088835539e-05 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 car, ct to st (UK):
15 car, ct = 15 × 3.14946088835539e-05 st (UK) = 0.000472419133253309 st (UK)
Carat to Stone (Uk) Conversion Table
| carat | stone (UK) |
|---|---|
| 1 car, ct | 3.14946088836e-05 st (UK) |
| 2 car, ct | 6.29892177671e-05 st (UK) |
| 3 car, ct | 9.44838266507e-05 st (UK) |
| 5 car, ct | 0.000157473044418 st (UK) |
| 10 car, ct | 0.000314946088836 st (UK) |
| 20 car, ct | 0.000629892177671 st (UK) |
| 50 car, ct | 0.00157473044418 st (UK) |
| 100 car, ct | 0.00314946088836 st (UK) |
| 500 car, ct | 0.0157473044418 st (UK) |
| 1000 car, ct | 0.0314946088836 st (UK) |
Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 carat in stone (UK)?
1 carat (car, ct) = 3.14946088836e-05 stone (UK) (st (UK)).
How do you convert carat to stone (UK)?
Multiply the carat value by 3.14946088836e-05. For example, 25 car, ct × 3.14946088836e-05 = 0.000787365222089 st (UK).
What is 10 carat in stone (UK)?
10 car, ct = 0.000314946088836 st (UK).
Which unit is larger, the carat or the stone (UK)?
The stone (UK) is the larger unit: 1 car, ct equals only 3.14946088836e-05 st (UK).