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Convert Point (1/100 carat) to Clove

Convert points (1/100 carat) to cloves instantly. 1 point (1/100 carat) = 5.511557e-7 clove — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Clove to Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Troy & Apothecary

Point (1/100 carat)

What is a point (1/100 carat)?

A point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or 2 milligrams.

Origin of the point (1/100 carat)

A subdivision of the metric carat for very small stones.

Where it is used

The diamond trade, for sub-carat stones.

When and where it was developed

Adopted alongside the metric carat in the 20th-century gem trade.

Avoirdupois

Clove

What is a clove?

The clove was an English trade weight equal to 7 or 8 pounds (here 8 lb, about 3.63 kg).

Origin of the clove

A medieval English unit for weighing wool and cheese.

Where it is used

Obsolete; historical English wool and dairy commerce.

When and where it was developed

Defined by the Statute of 1430 under Henry VI.

Point (1/100 carat) to Clove conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between points (1/100 carat) and cloves:

1 pt = 5.511557e-7 clove
1 clove = 1814369.4800000002 pt

To convert points (1/100 carat) to cloves, multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 5.511557e-7. To reverse, multiply cloves by 1814369.4800000002.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in cloves updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Clove to Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert points (1/100 carat) to cloves

  1. Write down the value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 5.511557e-7.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in cloves (clove).
  4. To reverse, multiply the clove value by 1814369.4800000002.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pt to clove:
1 × 5.511557e-7 = 5.511557e-7 clove

Example 2 — Convert 100 pt to clove:
100 × 5.511557e-7 = 5.511557e-5 clove

Real-world example — Quarter-meter measurement reference

A 250,000-point (1/100 carat) length equals 0.25 cloves — useful for comparing supply-chain spec sheets where some lengths are quoted in the smaller unit and some in the larger.

250000 pt × 5.511557e-7 = 0.1377889139 clove

Real-world example — From microscopic to macroscopic

A million points (1/100 carat) equals exactly one clove. This kind of conversion appears in microfluidics, where total channel length is given in cloves but feature widths are in points (1/100 carat).

1000000 pt × 5.511557e-7 = 0.5511556555 clove

Real-world example — Macro-scale buildup

A million points (1/100 carat) equals exactly one clove — the conversion that bridges microscale features and macroscale objects in microfluidic, biomedical, and semiconductor packaging design.

1000000 pt × 5.511557e-7 = 0.5511556555 clove

Point (1/100 carat) to Clove conversion table

Standard reference values for converting points (1/100 carat) to cloves:

Point (1/100 carat) [pt]Clove [clove]
0.015.511557e-9
0.15.511557e-8
15.511557e-7
21.102311e-6
31.653467e-6
42.204623e-6
52.755778e-6
105.511557e-6
201.102311e-5
301.653467e-5
402.204623e-5
502.755778e-5
1005.511557e-5
5000.0002755778
10000.0005511557

Frequently asked questions

How many cloves is 1 point (1/100 carat)?
1 point (1/100 carat) equals 5.511557e-7 clove.
How do I convert points (1/100 carat) to cloves?
Multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 5.511557e-7 to get cloves.
How do I convert cloves back to points (1/100 carat)?
Multiply the value in cloves by 1814369.4800000002, or use the Clove to Point (1/100 carat) converter.
How many cloves is 100 points (1/100 carat)?
100 points (1/100 carat) equals 5.511557e-5 cloves, because 100 × 5.511557e-7 = 5.511557e-5.

Convert Point (1/100 carat) to other weight units

Show all Point (1/100 carat) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Troy & Apothecary (9 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 pt = 5.511557e-7 clove) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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