subject: Isaybid Inexspensive Engagement rings [print this page] Carat weight is the measurement by which a diamond is measured. It's the big first question about all diamonds: How big? How many carats? Like asking a man how much horsepower he has under the hood of his car! It is a number that is worn with pride. To give you a clear comparative measurement of a diamond, a carat is equal to 200 milligrams.