1.1 grams equals approximately 0.0165 dwt (pennyweights).
This conversion is achieved by knowing that 1 gram is equal to about 0.0155 pennyweights. Therefore, multiplying 1.1 grams by this factor gives the result in dwt, which is a unit used mainly in jewelry to measure small weights.
Conversion Tool
Result in dwt:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert grams to dwt is: dwt = grams * 0.0155517. This works because 1 gram equals approximately 0.0155517 pennyweights. To find the weight in dwt, you multiply the gram value by this factor. For example, 2 grams equals 2 * 0.0155517 = 0.0311034 dwt.
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 grams to dwt:
- Multiply 5 by 0.0155517.
- 5 * 0.0155517 = 0.0777585.
- Result: 5 grams = 0.0778 dwt (rounded).
- Convert 10 grams to dwt:
- 10 * 0.0155517 = 0.155517.
- Result: 10 grams = 0.1555 dwt.
- Convert 0.5 grams to dwt:
- 0.5 * 0.0155517 = 0.00777585.
- Result: 0.5 grams = 0.0078 dwt.
- Convert 2.2 grams to dwt:
- 2.2 * 0.0155517 = 0.034214.
- Result: 2.2 grams = 0.0342 dwt.
- Convert 7 grams to dwt:
- 7 * 0.0155517 = 0.108862.
- Result: 7 grams = 0.1089 dwt.
Conversion Chart
| Grams | DWT |
|---|---|
| -23.9 | -0.3722 |
| -20.0 | -0.3100 |
| -15.0 | -0.2326 |
| -10.0 | -0.1555 |
| -5.0 | -0.0778 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 0.0778 |
| 10.0 | 0.1555 |
| 15.0 | 0.2332 |
| 20.0 | 0.3100 |
| 26.1 | 0.4059 |
This chart shows a range of grams and their corresponding pennyweights. Use it to quickly find conversions or understand how small changes in grams affect the dwt measurement.
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Conversion Definitions
Grams are metric units measuring mass, equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram, used worldwide for weighing anything from food to scientific samples. Pennyweights (dwt) are traditional units mainly used in jewelry, where 1 dwt equals approximately 1.555 grams.
Dwt, or pennyweight, is a unit of mass historically used in precious metals, especially in the U.S. and UK, representing 1/20 of an ounce or about 1.555 grams. It helps jewelry artisans and traders measure small quantities with precision.
Conversion FAQs
How precise is the conversion from grams to dwt for small weights?
The conversion is quite precise for typical jewelry measurements because it uses a fixed factor of approximately 0.0155517. However, at very tiny weights, measurement accuracy depends on the scale used. The formula provides a reliable estimate for most practical purposes.
Can I use this conversion for other units like carats?
No, carats are a different measurement unit exclusively used for gemstones, where 1 carat equals 0.2 grams. The grams to dwt conversion is specific to weight measurement of metals and jewelry, not gemstones or other materials.
Why use pennyweights instead of grams in jewelry?
Pennyweights are traditional units historically used in the jewelry trade because they allow for easier measurement of small quantities with common scales. They provide a standard way to express weight that has been consistent over centuries in jewelry and precious metals.