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Convert Carat (metric) to Centigram

Convert carats (metric) to centigrams instantly. 1 carat (metric) = 20 centigram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Centigram to Carat (metric) 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 June 10, 2026 Last reviewed June 10, 2026 Updated June 10, 2026

Units explained

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.

Metric / SI

Centigram

What is a centigram?

A centigram (cg) equals 0.00001 kilogram, or 0.01 gram.

Origin of the centigram

From the SI prefix 'centi-' (from Latin 'centum', hundred).

Where it is used

Used in pharmacology and analytical chemistry.

When and where it was developed

Part of the original metric system of 1795.

Carat (metric) to Centigram conversion formula

The relationship between carats (metric) and centigrams:

1 ct = 20 cg

1 cg = 0.05 ct

To convert carats (metric) to centigrams, multiply the value in carats (metric) by 20. To reverse, multiply centigrams by 0.05.

How to use this converter

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

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

Write down the value in carats (metric) (ct).
Multiply that value by the factor 20.
The product is the equivalent value in centigrams (cg).
To reverse, multiply the centigram value by 0.05.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 ct to cg:
1 × 20 = 20 cg

Example 2 — Convert 100 ct to cg:
100 × 20 = 2000 cg

Real-world example — Paper and film thicknesses

At the thickness of office paper (roughly 3 carats (metric)), converting between sub-millimeter units is routine for packaging and printing buyers comparing quotes from metric and US suppliers.

3 ct × 20 = 60 cg

Real-world example — Plastic-film thickness alternates

A 150-carat (metric) plastic film converts cleanly to centigrams — useful for packaging buyers reconciling supplier datasheets across metric and US measurement systems.

150 ct × 20 = 3000 cg

Real-world example — Hair-width scale measurements

A 70-carat (metric) measurement (about the diameter of a human hair) is the kind of value materials engineers regularly express in adjacent micro-scale units like centigrams for direct comparison across supplier datasheets.

70 ct × 20 = 1400 cg

Carat (metric) to Centigram conversion table

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

Carat (metric) [ct]	Centigram [cg]
0.01	0.2
0.1	2
1	20
2	40
3	60
4	80
5	100
10	200
20	400
30	600
40	800
50	1000
100	2000
500	10000
1000	20000

Frequently asked questions

How many centigrams is 1 carat (metric)?

1 carat (metric) equals 20 centigram.

How do I convert carats (metric) to centigrams?

Multiply the value in carats (metric) by 20 to get centigrams.

How do I convert centigrams back to carats (metric)?

Multiply the value in centigrams by 0.05, or use the Centigram to Carat (metric) converter.

How many centigrams is 100 carats (metric)?

100 carats (metric) equals 2000 centigrams, because 100 × 20 = 2000.

Convert Carat (metric) to other weight units

Show all Carat (metric) conversions

Metric / SI (18 units)

Avoirdupois (15 units)

Troy & Apothecary (9 units)

Carat (metric) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Carat (metric) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Carat (metric) to Pennyweight (dwt) Carat (metric) to Momme (mom) Carat (metric) to Mace (mace) Carat (metric) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Carat (metric) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Carat (metric) to Tael (tael) Carat (metric) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)

Indian / South Asian (6 units)

Carat (metric) to Ratti (ratti) Carat (metric) to Masha (masha) Carat (metric) to Tola (tola) Carat (metric) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Carat (metric) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Carat (metric) to Maund (Mann) (maund)

Scientific / Atomic (9 units)

Carat (metric) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Carat (metric) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Carat (metric) to Muon Mass (mµ) Carat (metric) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Carat (metric) to Proton Mass (mp) Carat (metric) to Neutron Mass (mn) Carat (metric) to Deuteron Mass (md) Carat (metric) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Carat (metric) to Planck Mass (mP)

Astronomical (4 units)

Carat (metric) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Carat (metric) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Carat (metric) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Carat (metric) to Sun's Mass (M☉)

Biblical / Ancient (14 units)

Carat (metric) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Carat (metric) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Carat (metric) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Carat (metric) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Carat (metric) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Carat (metric) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Carat (metric) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Carat (metric) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Carat (metric) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Carat (metric) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Carat (metric) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Carat (metric) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Carat (metric) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Carat (metric) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)

Force / Engineering (5 units)

Carat (metric) to Poundal (pdl) Carat (metric) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Carat (metric) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Carat (metric) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Carat (metric) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 ct = 20 cg) verified against the following authoritative sources:

BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.

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