Pras (India) to Carat Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert pras to carats with our free online weight converter.
Pras (India) to Carat Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Pras (India)).
- The converted value in Carat will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Weight category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Pras (India) to Carat
Converting Pras (India) to Carat involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Pras (India) = 0.000013951 caratsExample Calculation:
Convert 5 pras: 5 × 0.000013951 = 0.000069755 carats
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What is a Pras (India) and a Carat?
The Pras is an extremely small traditional Indian unit of mass, representing a minute fraction sometimes referenced historically. One Pras is approximately equal to 0.0000027902 grams.
The carat is a unit of mass used for measuring gemstones and pearls. It is defined as exactly 200 milligrams (0.2 grams).
Note: The Pras (India) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Carat belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Pras (India) and Carat
Pras belongs to the lower end of the traditional Indian weight system, likely used for theoretical calculations or measuring extremely fine powders or precious substances where incredible precision was notionally required.
The term "carat" comes from the carob seed ("keration" in Greek), which was historically used as a standard for weighing small quantities due to its perceived uniform weight. The metric carat of 200 mg was adopted internationally in 1907.
Common Uses for pras and carats
Explore the typical applications for both Pras (India) (imperial/US) and Carat (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for pras
- Historical/Theoretical: Unlikely to be used in any practical modern context; primarily of historical or theoretical significance within traditional Indian metrology.
Common Uses for carats
- Jewelry Industry: The primary unit for weighing diamonds and other precious gemstones.
- Pearls: Used for weighing pearls.
- Note: This is distinct from "karat," which measures the purity of gold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Pras (India) (pras)
How many grams are in one Pras?
One Pras is approximately 0.0000027902 grams (or about 2.79 micrograms).
What was Pras used for?
Likely theoretical or for measuring trace amounts in fields like traditional medicine or alchemy where minute quantities were considered.
Is Pras related to any common units?
It represents a very tiny fraction of more common units like the gram or even the Masha.
About Carat (ct)
How many milligrams are in a carat?
There are exactly 200 milligrams (mg) in 1 carat (ct).
How many grams are in a carat?
There are 0.2 grams (g) in 1 carat (ct).
Is carat the same as karat?
No. Carat (ct) measures mass (weight) for gemstones, while Karat (K or kt) measures the purity of gold (e.g., 24K gold is pure gold).
Conversion Table: Pras (India) to Carat
| Pras (India) (pras) | Carat (ct) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 50 | 0.001 |
| 100 | 0.001 |
| 500 | 0.007 |
| 1,000 | 0.014 |
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