Pounds to Carats Converter
Convert between pounds (lbs) and carats (ct) instantly with our accurate weight conversion tool. Perfect for jewelers, gemologists, and anyone working with precious stones.
Pounds to Carats Conversion
The carat is a unit of mass used for measuring gemstones and pearls. One carat equals 200 milligrams (0.2 grams). The pound is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and other imperial system countries.
Our Pounds to Carats Converter provides instant, accurate conversions between these two units. Whether you’re working with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, or other precious stones, this tool helps you quickly convert weights between the imperial and gemological measurement systems.
Key conversion factor: 1 pound (lb) = 2267.96 carats (ct). This conversion factor is based on the international avoirdupois pound.
How to Use This Converter
- Enter a value in either the pounds or carats field
- The conversion will happen automatically as you type
- To swap the conversion direction, click the swap button (↕)
- You can enter whole numbers (e.g., 5), decimals (e.g., 0.5), or fractions (e.g., 1/4)
- The result will display in both numerical and written format for clarity
Why Convert Pounds to Carats?
Jewelers and gemologists typically work with carats when measuring gemstones, while raw materials might be measured in pounds. This conversion is particularly useful when:
- Calculating the total carat weight of bulk gemstones purchased by the pound
- Determining the value of gemstone lots measured in different units
- Converting jewelry metal weights between measurement systems
- Comparing gemstone prices across different measurement standards
Our converter handles all types of numerical inputs, including fractions and decimals, making it versatile for all your conversion needs.