decigram to metric carat
Convert decigram (dg) to metric carat (ct). Use an editable mass converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 dg = 0.5 ct
Conversion formula
One decigram equals 0.5 metric carat. Multiply your value in decigram by this factor to get metric carat. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 decigram:5 × 0.5 = 2.5 ct
Conversion table
| decigram (dg) | metric carat (ct) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.005 |
| 0.1 | 0.05 |
| 1 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 5 | 2.5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 25 | 12.5 |
| 50 | 25 |
| 100 | 50 |
| 1000 | 500 |
About these measurements
Mass quantifies an amount of matter.
The base reference used here is the gram. One decigram is 0.1 base units; one metric carat is 0.2 base units.
Important distinctions
Mass is not force. Avoirdupois ounces and troy ounces have different masses.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert dg to ct?
Multiply the quantity in dg by 0.5. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the metric carat to decigram converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
