Converting from Carat, Metric (ct) to Ounce (oz av) in Weight

What is Carat, Metric (ct)

Carat, Metric (ct) is a unit of weight used predominantly for measuring gemstones and pearls. One carat is equivalent to 0.007054792 ounces avoirdupois (oz av).

What is Ounce (oz av)

Ounce (oz av), on the other hand, is a unit of weight commonly used in the imperial and U.S. customary systems. One ounce avoirdupois is equal to 141.7476 carats.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from carats to ounces avoirdupois, you can use the following formula:

Ounces (oz av)=Carats (ct)×0.007054792

Conversely, to convert from ounces avoirdupois to carats, the formula is:

Carats (ct)=Ounces (oz av)×141.7476

Examples

• Converting 6 carats to ounces avoirdupois:

6 ct=6×0.007054792 oz av=0.04232875 oz av

• Converting 12 ounces avoirdupois to carats:

12 oz av=12×141.7476 ct=1700.971 ct

These examples illustrate the straightforward process of converting between carats and ounces avoirdupois. Remember to apply the correct conversion factor based on the direction of the conversion.

Use this guide to perform conversions between Carat, Metric (ct) and Ounce (oz av) with ease.