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Convert pennyweights (dwt) to grams (g) instantly with our accurate jewelry and precious metals weight converter
1 pennyweight (dwt) = 1.55517 grams (g)
Formula: g = dwt × 1.55517
| Pennyweights (dwt) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.55517 |
| 5 | 7.77585 |
| 10 | 15.5517 |
| 20 | 31.1034 |
| 25 | 38.87925 |
| 50 | 77.7585 |
| 100 | 155.517 |
| 200 | 311.034 |
| 500 | 777.585 |
| 1000 | 1555.17 |
The pennyweight (abbreviated dwt) is a unit of weight in the troy system, primarily used in the jewelry and precious metals industries. One pennyweight equals exactly 1.55517384 grams or 24 grains. The name "pennyweight" originates from medieval England, where it was based on the weight of a silver penny. In the troy weight system, there are 20 pennyweights in one troy ounce. Jewelers and precious metal dealers commonly use pennyweights for weighing gold, silver, and platinum, as it provides a convenient intermediate unit between grains and troy ounces for typical jewelry weights.
One pennyweight equals exactly 1.55517384 grams. For most practical purposes, 1.55517 grams is sufficiently precise.
Pennyweights provide a convenient middle-ground unit for jewelry weights. Most jewelry pieces weigh between 1 and 100 pennyweights, making calculations easier than using grains or troy ounces.
There are exactly 20 pennyweights in one troy ounce. This relationship is fundamental to the troy weight system.
The abbreviation "dwt" stands for pennyweight. The "d" comes from the Roman denarius, an ancient coin, while "wt" represents weight.
One pennyweight equals exactly 24 grains. This is another fundamental relationship in the troy weight system.
Yes, pennyweights remain widely used in the jewelry and precious metals industries in the United States and other countries that use the troy weight system.