DWT to Grams Converter

Precise pennyweight to g conversions for jewelry and precious metals

## Popular DWT to Grams Table

Pennyweight (dwt)	Grams (g)
0.01	0.0156
0.1	0.1555
1	1.5552
5	7.7759
10	15.5517
20	31.1035
50	77.7587
100	155.5174
1000	1555.1738

[web:1][web:2][web:3] ## DWT to Grams Formula Multiply pennyweight value by 1.55517384 for grams: \[ \text{g} = \text{dwt} \times 1.55517384 \] [web:2] Reverse: \[ \text{dwt} = \text{g} \div 1.55517384 \] Example: 15 dwt = \( 15 \times 1.55517384 = 23.3276 \) g. [web:2] ## Visual DWT vs Grams Scale [web:1][web:3] ## Pennyweight in Jewelry Pennyweight (dwt) equals 1/20 troy ounce, standard for gold, silver weighing by jewelers. Differs from avoirdupois ounce (grains-based). US/UK trade favors dwt; metric countries use grams directly. [web:1][web:3] ## Common DWT to Grams Questions

• Why 1.55517384 factor? Troy system defines 1 dwt = 24 grains = 1.55517384 g exactly. [web:2]
• Gold ring 5 dwt? Equals 7.7759 g—check scales match troy. [web:3]
• Grams to dwt rounding? Use 4 decimals for precision in sales. [web:1]
• Troy vs metric? Dwt for precious metals; grams universal. [web:1]

## References Metric-Conversions.org: Pennyweights to Grams. https://www.metric-conversions.org/weight/pennyweights-to-grams.htm [web:1] UnitConverters.net: Pennyweight to Gram. https://www.unitconverters.net/weight-and-mass/pennyweight-to-gram.htm [web:2] Kitco.com: Jeweler Weight Conversion Table. https://www.kitco.com/jeweler-table/weight-conversion [web:3]