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Convert Teragram to Carat (metric)

Convert teragrams to carats (metric) instantly. 1 teragram = 5e+12 carat (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Carat (metric) to Teragram converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
Mass and Weight category 2 min read Published Last reviewed Updated

Units explained

Metric / SI

Teragram

What is a teragram?

A teragram (Tg) equals 10^9 kilograms, or one million metric tons.

Origin of the teragram

From the SI prefix 'tera-' (from Greek 'teras', monster).

Where it is used

Used in large-scale environmental and industrial mass accounting.

When and where it was developed

The tera- prefix entered the SI in 1960.

Troy & Apothecary

Carat (metric)

What is a carat (metric)?

The metric carat (ct) equals exactly 200 milligrams (0.0002 kg).

Origin of the carat (metric)

From Arabic 'qirat' and Greek 'keration', the carob seed once used as a counterweight.

Where it is used

The worldwide standard for gemstone and diamond mass.

When and where it was developed

The metric carat was fixed at 200 mg internationally in 1907.

Teragram to Carat (metric) conversion formula

The relationship between teragrams and carats (metric):

1 Tg = 5e+12 ct
1 ct = 2e-13 Tg

To convert teragrams to carats (metric), multiply the value in teragrams by 5e+12. To reverse, multiply carats (metric) by 2e-13.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in carats (metric) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Carat (metric) to Teragram converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert teragrams to carats (metric)

  1. Write down the value in teragrams (Tg).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 5e+12.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in carats (metric) (ct).
  4. To reverse, multiply the carat (metric) value by 2e-13.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 Tg to ct:
1 × 5e+12 = 5e+12 ct

Example 2 — Convert 100 Tg to ct:
100 × 5e+12 = 5e+14 ct

Teragram to Carat (metric) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting teragrams to carats (metric):

Teragram [Tg]Carat (metric) [ct]
0.015e+10
0.15e+11
15e+12
21e+13
31.5e+13
42e+13
52.5e+13
105e+13
201e+14
301.5e+14
402e+14
502.5e+14
1005e+14
5002.5e+15
10005e+15

Frequently asked questions

How many carats (metric) is 1 teragram?
1 teragram equals 5e+12 carat (metric).
How do I convert teragrams to carats (metric)?
Multiply the value in teragrams by 5e+12 to get carats (metric).
How do I convert carats (metric) back to teragrams?
Multiply the value in carats (metric) by 2e-13, or use the Carat (metric) to Teragram converter.
How many carats (metric) is 100 teragrams?
100 teragrams equals 5e+14 carats (metric), because 100 × 5e+12 = 5e+14.

Convert Teragram to other weight units

Show all Teragram conversions
Metric / SI (17 units)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Force / Engineering (5 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 Tg = 5e+12 ct) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.