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Convert Point (1/100 carat) to Gram

Convert points (1/100 carat) to grams instantly. 1 point (1/100 carat) = 0.002 gram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Gram 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.

Metric / SI

Gram

What is a gram?

The gram (g) equals one-thousandth of a kilogram.

Origin of the gram

From Late Latin 'gramma', a small weight or scruple.

Where it is used

The everyday metric unit for food, medicine, and small objects.

When and where it was developed

Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at melting point.

Point (1/100 carat) to Gram conversion formula

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

1 pt = 0.002 g
1 g = 500 pt

To convert points (1/100 carat) to grams, multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.002. To reverse, multiply grams by 500.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.002.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in grams (g).
  4. To reverse, multiply the gram value by 500.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pt to g:
1 × 0.002 = 0.002 g

Example 2 — Convert 100 pt to g:
100 × 0.002 = 0.2 g

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-point (1/100 carat) sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to grams aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 pt × 0.002 = 1 g

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-point (1/100 carat) plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from points (1/100 carat) to grams is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 pt × 0.002 = 0.008 g

Point (1/100 carat) to Gram conversion table

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

Point (1/100 carat) [pt]Gram [g]
0.012e-5
0.10.0002
10.002
20.004
30.006
40.008
50.01
100.02
200.04
300.06
400.08
500.1
1000.2
5001
10002

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 point (1/100 carat)?
1 point (1/100 carat) equals 0.002 gram.
How do I convert points (1/100 carat) to grams?
Multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 0.002 to get grams.
How do I convert grams back to points (1/100 carat)?
Multiply the value in grams by 500, or use the Gram to Point (1/100 carat) converter.
How many grams is 100 points (1/100 carat)?
100 points (1/100 carat) equals 0.2 grams, because 100 × 0.002 = 0.2.

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

Show all Point (1/100 carat) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Attogram (ag) Point (1/100 carat) to Femtogram (fg) Point (1/100 carat) to Picogram (pg) Point (1/100 carat) to Nanogram (ng) Point (1/100 carat) to Microgram (µg) Point (1/100 carat) to Milligram (mg) Point (1/100 carat) to Centigram (cg) Point (1/100 carat) to Decigram (dg) Point (1/100 carat) to Gram (g) Point (1/100 carat) to Dekagram (dag) Point (1/100 carat) to Hectogram (hg) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilogram (kg) Point (1/100 carat) to Quintal (metric) (q) Point (1/100 carat) to Metric Ton (t) Point (1/100 carat) to Gigagram (Gg) Point (1/100 carat) to Teragram (Tg) Point (1/100 carat) to Petagram (Pg) Point (1/100 carat) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Grain (gr) Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Point (1/100 carat) to Ounce (oz) Point (1/100 carat) to Pound (lb) Point (1/100 carat) to Clove (clove) Point (1/100 carat) to Stone (US) (st) Point (1/100 carat) to Stone (UK) (st) Point (1/100 carat) to Quarter (US) (qr) Point (1/100 carat) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Point (1/100 carat) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Wey (wey) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Carat (metric) (ct) Point (1/100 carat) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Point (1/100 carat) to Pennyweight (dwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Momme (mom) Point (1/100 carat) to Mace (mace) Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Point (1/100 carat) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Point (1/100 carat) to Tael (tael) Point (1/100 carat) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Ratti (ratti) Point (1/100 carat) to Masha (masha) Point (1/100 carat) to Tola (tola) Point (1/100 carat) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Point (1/100 carat) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Point (1/100 carat) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Point (1/100 carat) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Point (1/100 carat) to Muon Mass (mµ) Point (1/100 carat) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Point (1/100 carat) to Proton Mass (mp) Point (1/100 carat) to Neutron Mass (mn) Point (1/100 carat) to Deuteron Mass (md) Point (1/100 carat) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Point (1/100 carat) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Point (1/100 carat) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Point (1/100 carat) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Point (1/100 carat) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Point (1/100 carat) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Point (1/100 carat) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Point (1/100 carat) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Point (1/100 carat) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Point (1/100 carat) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Point (1/100 carat) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Point (1/100 carat) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Point (1/100 carat) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Point (1/100 carat) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Point (1/100 carat) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Point (1/100 carat) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Point (1/100 carat) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Point (1/100 carat) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Poundal (pdl) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Point (1/100 carat) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pt = 0.002 g) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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