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Density and Mass

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Convert pennyweights (troy) (dwt) to grams (g).

Factor1 dwt = 1.555174 g

Converter

dwt

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
1.55517g

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
g = dwt × 1.555174

Multiply any value in pennyweights (troy) by 1.555174 to obtain the value in grams.

Worked example

Convert 1 dwt to g.

  1. 01Start with 1 dwt.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1.555174 = 1.55517 g.
Result1 dwt = 1.55517 g

Conversion table

dwtg
11.5552
23.1103
57.7759
1015.552
2031.103
5077.759
100155.52
200311.03
500777.59
10001555.2

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from dwt to g?
1 dwt equals 1.555174 g. To convert, multiply the value in pennyweights (troy) by 1.555174.
How do I convert 1 dwt to g?
1 dwt = 1.55517 g. For any value, multiply by 1.555174.
How do I convert g back to dwt?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.6430149. So 1 g = 0.643015 dwt.
When would I need to convert pennyweight (troy) to gram?
Mass conversions appear in material balances, reagent dosing, and reconciling vendor specifications across imperial/metric systems.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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