What is a carat?
A metric carat is 200 milligrams (0.2 grams), the unit gemstones and pearls are weighed in. Karat with a K, which measures gold purity, is a different thing.
What is a gram?
A gram (g) is one thousandth of a kilogram. A paper clip weighs about a gram, and food ingredients, jewelry and medication doses are weighed in grams.