Convert carat to Earth's mass
Please provide values below to convert carat [car, ct] to Earth's mass [M_earth], or Convert Earth's mass to carat.
How to Convert Carat to Earth's Mass
1 car, ct = 3.34896182183523e-29 M_earth
Example: convert 15 car, ct to M_earth:
15 car, ct = 15 × 3.34896182183523e-29 M_earth = 5.02344273275285e-28 M_earth
Carat to Earth's Mass Conversion Table
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Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.
Earth's Mass
Earth's mass (M_earth) is a unit of mass representing the mass of the Earth, approximately 5.972 × 10^24 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of Earth's mass as a unit originated from scientific measurements of Earth's size and gravitational influence, becoming a standard reference in geophysics and astronomy.
Current Use
M_earth is used in scientific contexts to express planetary and astronomical masses, and in some cases, to compare the mass of other celestial bodies relative to Earth.