Density and Mass
dwttoton (US)
Convert pennyweights (troy) (dwt) to short tons (US tons) (ton (US)).
Factor1 dwt = 1.714286e-6 ton (US)
Converter
dwt
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
ton (US)
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
ton (US) = dwt × 1.714286e-6
Multiply any value in pennyweights (troy) by 1.714286e-6 to obtain the value in short tons (US tons).
Worked example
Convert 600000 dwt to ton (US).
- 01Start with 600000 dwt.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 600000 × 1.714286e-6 = 1.02857 ton (US).
Result600000 dwt = 1.02857 ton (US)
Conversion table
| dwt | ton (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.7143e-6 |
| 2 | 3.4286e-6 |
| 5 | 8.5714e-6 |
| 10 | 1.7143e-5 |
| 20 | 3.4286e-5 |
| 50 | 8.5714e-5 |
| 100 | 0.00017143 |
| 200 | 0.00034286 |
| 500 | 0.00085714 |
| 1000 | 0.0017143 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from dwt to ton (US)?
1 dwt equals 1.714286e-6 ton (US). To convert, multiply the value in pennyweights (troy) by 1.714286e-6.
How do I convert 1 dwt to ton (US)?
1 dwt = 1.71429e-6 ton (US). For any value, multiply by 1.714286e-6.
How do I convert ton (US) back to dwt?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 583333.3. So 1 ton (US) = 583333 dwt.
When would I need to convert pennyweight (troy) to short ton (US ton)?
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).