Ton (UK) to Carat Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert long tons to carats with our free online weight converter.
Ton (UK) to Carat Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Ton (UK)).
- 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 Ton (UK) to Carat
Converting Ton (UK) to Carat involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Ton (UK) = 5080230 caratsExample Calculation:
Convert 5 long tons: 5 × 5080230 = 25401200 carats
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What is a Ton (UK) and a Carat?
The UK Ton, also known as the Long Ton or Imperial Ton, is a unit of mass in the Imperial system. It is defined as 2,240 pounds, which is equivalent to 1,016.0469088 kilograms.
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 Ton (UK) 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 Ton (UK) and Carat
The term "ton" originates from the "tun," a large cask used in the wine trade. The long ton was standardized in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824 and was historically used in the UK and Commonwealth countries for trade and shipping.
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 long tons and carats
Explore the typical applications for both Ton (UK) (imperial/US) and Carat (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for long tons
- Historically used for shipping bulk commodities in the UK and Commonwealth.
- Sometimes still used for measuring ship displacement.
- Occasionally encountered in older engineering specifications or historical contexts.
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 Ton (UK) (long ton)
How many pounds are in a UK Ton (Long Ton)?
There are exactly 2,240 pounds (lb) in 1 UK Ton (long ton).
Is a UK Ton larger than a US Ton?
Yes, a UK Ton (2,240 lb) is larger than a US Ton (short ton, 2,000 lb).
How does the UK Ton compare to the metric ton?
A UK Ton (1,016.05 kg) is very close to, but slightly larger than, a metric ton (tonne, 1,000 kg).
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: Ton (UK) to Carat
| Ton (UK) (long ton) | Carat (ct) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5,080,234.544 |
| 5 | 25,401,172.72 |
| 10 | 50,802,345.44 |
| 25 | 127,005,863.6 |
| 50 | 254,011,727.2 |
| 100 | 508,023,454.4 |
| 500 | 2,540,117,272 |
| 1,000 | 5,080,234,544 |
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