Carat To Short Ton (Ct To Sh Tn) Converter

The Carat to Short Ton (Ct to Sh Tn) Converter is a handy tool designed to help you easily convert weights measured in carats to short tons. This is especially useful in industries like jewelry, mining, or shipping where different units of weight are used.

A carat (Ct) is a unit of mass commonly used to measure gemstones and pearls. One carat is exactly equal to 200 milligrams, or 0.2 grams. This means that if you have a gemstone weighing 10 carats, its weight in grams is calculated as:

Weight in grams = Number of carats × 0.2

A short ton (Sh Tn), also known as a US ton, is a unit of weight used primarily in the United States. One short ton equals 2,000 pounds, or approximately 907.1847 kilograms. To convert carats to short tons, you need to first convert carats to grams, then grams to pounds, and finally pounds to short tons.

The conversion formula from carats to short tons is as follows:

Short Tons = (Carats × 0.2 grams) ÷ 907,184.7 grams per short ton

Using this converter, you can input a weight in carats, and it will automatically calculate the equivalent weight in short tons, making your conversions quick and accurate for any application.