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Troy Ounce to Carat Conversion: Precious Metals, Gemstones & Jewelry

Convert troy ounces to carats for jewelry, gemstones, and precious metals. One troy ounce equals 31.1035 carats. Accurate calculator with industry standards.

1 troy ounce equals 155.51760925889639 carat

Quick Values:
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Formula: g = kg × 1000.00

Precision Levels

156
Quick Estimation±0.31%
155.52
Standard Use±0.00%
155.5176
Professional/Scientific
📦

1 → 155.5

Scale: medium

📦

1 → 155.5

Scale: medium

🐈

5 → 777.6

Scale: medium

🐈

6 → 933.1

Scale: medium

🎒

10 → 1555

Scale: medium

Understanding the conversion between troy ounces and carats is essential for jewelry professionals, gemologists, and precious metal traders. One troy ounce equals exactly 31.1035 carats, a relationship critical for accurate pricing and valuation in the gemstone and precious metals industries worldwide.

Why This Conversion Matters

Incorrect conversions between troy ounces and carats can result in significant financial losses. A single troy ounce difference in a gold transaction worth $2,000 per troy ounce represents a $2,000 error. Gemstone pricing depends on precise carat weight—a 1-carat error on a $10,000 per carat diamond means a $10,000 valuation mistake. Industry standards require exact conversions for legal documentation and insurance purposes.

Real-World Examples

Precious Metals Trading & Bullion

Gold, silver, and platinum traders use troy ounces as the standard measurement for bullion trading globally. Converting to carats is necessary when dealing with jewelry-grade materials or when combining bullion with gemstone components. International markets quote precious metals in troy ounces, but jewelers often work in carats for mixed-metal jewelry pieces.

Examples:

  • Gold bar: 100 troy ounces = 3,110.35 carats (approximately 3.11 kilograms)
  • Silver ingot: 50 troy ounces = 1,555.175 carats (approximately 1.555 kilograms)
  • Platinum investment: 25 troy ounces = 777.5875 carats (approximately 777.59 carats)

Pro Tips:

  • ✓Gold prices are always quoted per troy ounce on commodity markets; multiply by 31.1035 to understand carat-based jewelry valuations
  • ✓For bullion-to-jewelry conversions, always use the precise factor 31.1035 carats per troy ounce to avoid pricing discrepancies

Jewelry Design & Manufacturing

Jewelry manufacturers and designers work primarily in carats when specifying gemstone weights and precious metal content in finished pieces. However, when sourcing raw materials or working with precious metal suppliers, they receive specifications in troy ounces. Understanding this conversion ensures accurate material costs and final product specifications.

Examples:

  • Diamond solitaire ring: 0.5 troy ounces of 18K gold = 15.55 carats of gold setting
  • Gemstone pendant: 2 troy ounces of platinum = 62.207 carats of platinum base
  • Wedding band set: 1.5 troy ounces of white gold = 46.6553 carats of material

Pro Tips:

  • ✓Always convert material specifications from suppliers (troy ounces) to final product specifications (carats) for accurate cost tracking
  • ✓Document both measurements on jewelry certificates for international sales and insurance purposes

Quick Reference Table

troy ouncescarats
1 oz t155.517609 ct
2 oz t311.035219 ct
5 oz t777.588046 ct
10 oz t1555.176093 ct
20 oz t3110.352185 ct

Formula: ct = oz t × conversion factor

Understanding the Units

About Troy Ounce

The troy ounce is a widely used unit for measuring weight. It is commonly used in various applications and industries worldwide.

About Carat

The carat is a widely used unit for measuring weight. It is commonly used in various applications and industries worldwide.

Accuracy & Precision

This troy ounce to carat converter uses high-precision conversion factors to ensure accurate results for professional and academic use.

Our calculator provides results with up to 10 decimal places for maximum accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many carats equal one troy ounce?

Exactly 31.1035 carats equal one troy ounce. This precise conversion is the international standard for precious metals and gemstones. For practical purposes, you can remember that 1 troy ounce ≈ 31.1 carats. This relationship is critical for jewelry valuations, insurance documentation, and precious metals trading. When multiplying troy ounces by 31.1035, you get the carat equivalent.

Why do jewelers use both troy ounces and carats instead of just one measurement?

Historically, the troy ounce became the standard for precious metals trading in international commodity markets, while the carat became standard for gemstones due to its smaller, more precise unit. Modern jewelry combines both: precious metal weight (troy ounces from suppliers) and gemstone weight (carats). This dual system persists because international precious metals markets quote prices in troy ounces, while gemstone pricing uses carats. Converting between them is essential for complete jewelry valuations.

Conversion Tips & Tricks

  • 1 kilogram ≈ 2.2 pounds is a handy approximation
  • For cooking, metric measurements are often more precise
  • Medical dosages typically use metric units globally
  • Always double-check your conversions for critical applications
  • Use the exact conversion factor for maximum precision

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