How many carats are in one pound?

One pound (avoirdupois) equals exactly 2267.96185 carats, because 1 lb = 453.59237 g and 1 metric carat = 0.2 g, so 453.59237 ÷ 0.2 = 2267.96185 ct.

Is the carat used here the same as karat for gold purity?

No. The carat (ct) used here is a unit of mass equal to 0.2 grams, used for gemstones and pearls. Karat (k or kt) is a measure of gold purity (24 karat = pure gold). They are completely different units.

Which pound unit does this converter use?

This tool uses the avoirdupois pound (lb), the standard pound used in the United States and United Kingdom for everyday weight. It equals 453.59237 grams exactly.

Can I convert carats to pounds with this tool?

Yes. Click the swap button (the two-arrow icon between the fields) to reverse the direction and enter carats to get the equivalent in pounds.

How precise is the result?

Results are shown to 6 decimal places for carats and 8 decimal places for pounds. The conversion factor used is 2267.96185 ct per pound, derived from the exact SI definition of the pound and the carat.

Pounds to Carats Converter

Enter a weight in pounds and instantly see the equivalent in carats (the gem/jewelry weight unit where 1 carat = 0.2 g).

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Summary

This tool converts a weight expressed in pounds (lb) to the metric carat (ct), the standard unit used in the gem and jewelry industry. One carat equals exactly 0.2 grams, so one pound (453.592 g) equals 2267.96 carats. The conversion is performed entirely in your browser — no data is sent anywhere.

How it works

Enter a weight in pounds into the input field.
The tool multiplies the value by 2267.96185 (the exact factor: 453.59237 g ÷ 0.2 g).
The result in carats is displayed instantly.
Use the swap button to convert carats back to pounds.
Copy the result to your clipboard with one click.

Use cases

Jewelers converting bulk diamond or gemstone weights from imperial to carat units.
Gemologists verifying rough stone yields when purchasing by the pound.
Students studying gemmology who need quick unit conversions.
Collectors comparing prices listed in different weight units.
Traders converting international shipment weights for gemstone lots.
Educators demonstrating unit conversion in science or commerce classes.

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Last updated: 2026-10-05 · Reviewed by Nham Vu