Industry Guide

Jewelry Measurements: Carats, Grams, and Ring Sizes

Complete reference for jewelry measurements, from diamond carats to international ring sizes.

Last updated: 2026-03-15

Ring Size Conversion Chart

US SizeUK SizeEU SizeDiameter (mm)Circumference (mm)
5J 1/24915.749.3
6L 1/25216.551.8
7N 1/25417.354.4
8P 1/25718.157.0
9R 1/25918.959.5
10T 1/26219.862.1

Diamond Carat Size Reference

CaratsWeight (mg)Round Diameter
0.2550~4.1 mm
0.50100~5.2 mm
1.00200~6.5 mm
1.50300~7.4 mm
2.00400~8.2 mm

Gold Karat Purity

KaratGold %FinenessCommon Use
24K99.9%999Investment bars, coins
22K91.7%917Indian, Middle Eastern jewelry
18K75.0%750Fine jewelry (European)
14K58.3%585US jewelry standard
10K41.7%417Budget jewelry (US minimum)

Precious Metal Weights

UnitGramsTroy Oz
1 grain0.06480.00208
1 pennyweight (dwt)1.55520.05
1 carat0.20.00643
1 troy ounce31.10351
1 troy pound373.24212

Necklace and Chain Lengths

StyleInchesCentimeters
Collar14"35.6 cm
Choker16"40.6 cm
Princess18"45.7 cm
Matinee20-24"50.8-61 cm
Opera28-36"71-91 cm

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