Convert carat to femtogram
Please provide values below to convert carat [car, ct] to femtogram [fg], or Convert femtogram to carat.
How to Convert Carat to Femtogram
1 car, ct = 200000000000000 fg
Example: convert 15 car, ct to fg:
15 car, ct = 15 × 200000000000000 fg = 3e+15 fg
Carat to Femtogram 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.
Femtogram
A femtogram (fg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^-15 grams.
History/Origin
The femtogram was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to measure extremely small masses, particularly in scientific fields such as chemistry and biology, during the 20th century as measurement technology advanced.
Current Use
Femtograms are used in scientific research to measure tiny quantities of substances, such as in molecular biology, nanotechnology, and materials science, where precise measurement of very small masses is required.