Pennyweight to Grain Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert pennyweights to grains with our free online weight converter.
Pennyweight to Grain Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Pennyweight).
- The converted value in Grain will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Weight category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Pennyweight to Grain
Converting Pennyweight to Grain involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Pennyweight = 24 grainsExample Calculation:
Convert 5 pennyweights: 5 × 24 = 120 grains
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What is a Pennyweight and a Grain?
The pennyweight (dwt) is a unit of mass in the troy weight system. It is equal to 1/20 of a troy ounce, or 24 grains. It is equivalent to exactly 1.55517384 grams.
The grain (gr) is a unit of mass in the traditional English weight systems (Avoirdupois, Troy, and Apothecaries'). It was originally based on the weight of a single grain of barley. It is defined as exactly 64.79891 milligrams (or 1/7000 of an avoirdupois pound).
Note: The Pennyweight is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Grain belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Pennyweight and Grain
Historically, the pennyweight was the weight of a silver penny in medieval England. It became part of the standardized troy system used for precious metals and coinage.
The grain is one of the oldest units of mass, dating back to antiquity, using seeds (like barley or wheat) as weight standards. It formed the legal basis for English weight systems and remains defined in terms of metric units today.
Common Uses for pennyweights and grains
Explore the typical applications for both Pennyweight (imperial/US) and Grain (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for pennyweights
- Jewelry: Used by jewelers and goldsmiths for measuring quantities of precious metals during crafting and valuation.
- Dentistry: Sometimes used for measuring dental alloys.
- Ammunition: Historically used for specifying the weight of components in ammunition.
Common Uses for grains
- Ammunition: Measuring the mass of bullets and gunpowder charges.
- Archery: Measuring the mass of arrows and arrowheads.
- Medicine & Pharmacy: Historically used in the apothecaries' system; sometimes still used for measuring dosage of certain older medications (e.g., aspirin).
- Jewelry: Used in the troy system (24 grains = 1 pennyweight).
- Reloading: Handloading ammunition requires precise measurement in grains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Pennyweight (dwt)
How many pennyweights are in a troy ounce?
There are 20 pennyweights (dwt) in 1 troy ounce (oz t).
How many grains are in a pennyweight?
There are 24 grains (gr) in 1 pennyweight (dwt).
How many grams are in a pennyweight?
There are exactly 1.55517384 grams (g) in 1 pennyweight (dwt).
About Grain (gr)
How many grains are in an ounce (avoirdupois)?
There are 437.5 grains (gr) in 1 avoirdupois ounce (oz).
How many grains are in a pound (avoirdupois)?
There are 7,000 grains (gr) in 1 avoirdupois pound (lb).
How many milligrams are in a grain?
There are exactly 64.79891 milligrams (mg) in 1 grain (gr).
Conversion Table: Pennyweight to Grain
| Pennyweight (dwt) | Grain (gr) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 5 | 120 |
| 10 | 240 |
| 25 | 600 |
| 50 | 1,200 |
| 100 | 2,400 |
| 500 | 12,000 |
| 1,000 | 24,000 |
All Weight Conversions
Other Units from Weight
- Kilogram (kg)
- Gram (g)
- Milligram (mg)
- Pound (lb)
- Ounce (oz)
- Stone (st)
- Ton (metric) (t)
- Ton (US) (ton)
- Ton (UK) (long ton)
- Microgram (µg)
- Carat (ct)
- Slug (sl)
- Troy Ounce (oz t)
- Dram (dr)
- Quintal (q)
- Atomic Mass Unit (u)
- Pavan (India) (pavan)
- Kati (India) (kati)
- Masha (India) (masha)
- Dina (India) (dina)
- Pras (India) (pras)
- Lota (India) (lota)