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carats to stone | Exact Decimal + Stone/Pounds

1 Carat = 0.000031 Stone

One stone equals about 31.8 thousand carats (exactly 31751.4659 ct). Real-world use: diamonds and other precious stones; a 1-carat diamond weighs 200 milligrams. This page expresses those values in stones, which is used for body weight in the UK and ireland, where people often report weight in stones and pounds. Use the calculator above, then check the reference table for common values from 0.001 to 1000.

About Carat and Stone

Carat (ct)

A carat is exactly 0.2 grams, the standard unit for gemstone weight.

Where it's used: Diamonds and other precious stones; a 1-carat diamond weighs 200 milligrams.

Stone (st)

A stone is 14 pounds or exactly 6.35029318 kilograms.

Where it's used: Body weight in the UK and Ireland, where people often report weight in stones and pounds.

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Formula

st = ct × 0.000031495

To convert Carat to Stone, use the formula displayed above.

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Carat to Stone: Quick Reference Table

Carat Stone (Decimal) Fraction
0.001 ct 3.1495e-8 st -
0.01 ct 3.1495e-7 st -
0.1 ct 0.000003 st -
0.5 ct 0.000016 st -
1 ct 0.000031 st -
2 ct 0.000063 st -
5 ct 0.000157 st -
10 ct 0.000315 st -
25 ct 0.000787 st -
50 ct 0.001575 st -
100 ct 0.003149 st -
250 ct 0.007874 st 1/64 st
500 ct 0.015747 st 1/64 st
1000 ct 0.031495 st 1/32 st

ct to st Formula and Examples

Direct Formula st = ct × 0.000031495
Inverse Formula ct = st × 31751.4659
Mental Math Shortcut

Divide the value by roughly 31751.5 to quickly estimate the converted result.

Common Carat to Stone Calculations

  • 5 ct = 0.000157 st
  • 10 ct = 0.000315 st
  • 50 ct = 0.001575 st
  • 100 ct = 0.003149 st
  • 500 ct = 0.015747 st

Precision & Practical Use

For example, 10 ct = 0.000315 st — roughly fractional unit measurement.

Kitchen scales typically resolve to 1 gram or 0.1 oz, while lab and industrial scales go further. Round the converted result to the smallest unit your scale can actually display.

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How to Convert Carat to Stone

How many stones are in one carat?
One Carat (ct) equals 0.000031 Stone (st). To convert carats to stones, multiply the carat value by 0.000031.
How do I convert Carat to Stone?
Multiply your carat value by 0.000031 to get the result in Stone: st = ct × 0.000031. For example, 5 ct = 0.000157 st.
What is the formula for converting ct to st?
The conversion formula is st = ct × 0.000031. Use the calculator above for any value, and see the reference table below for common inputs from 0.001 to 1000.
Is there a quick mental estimate for ct to st?
Divide the value by roughly 31751.5 to quickly estimate the converted result.
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