Pennyweight to Lota (India) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool

Convert pennyweights to lota with our free online weight converter.

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Pennyweight

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Lota (India)

How to Use the Calculator:

Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Pennyweight).
The converted value in Lota (India) 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 Lota (India)

Converting Pennyweight to Lota (India) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.

Formula:

1 Pennyweight = 892137000000 lota

Example Calculation:

Convert 5 pennyweights: 5 × 892137000000 = 4460690000000 lota

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What is a Pennyweight and a Lota (India)?

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 Lota represents an infinitesimally small traditional Indian unit of mass, cited in some historical texts. One Lota is approximately equal to 0.0000000000017432 grams (or 1.7432 femtograms).

Note: The Pennyweight is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Lota (India) belongs to the imperial/US customary system.

History of the Pennyweight and Lota (India)

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.

This unit represents the extreme micro-level of traditional Indian weight systems, likely more theoretical or philosophical than practical. Its existence highlights the detailed nature of ancient Indian metrology.

Common Uses for pennyweights and lota

Explore the typical applications for both Pennyweight (imperial/US) and Lota (India) (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 lota

Historical/Theoretical: Exclusively of historical and theoretical interest. It has no practical application in modern measurements.

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 Lota (India) (lota)

How many grams are in one Lota?

One Lota is approximately 1.7432 x 10⁻¹⁵ grams (1.7432 femtograms).

Was the Lota ever actually used?

It's highly unlikely it was used for practical weighing. It likely existed within mathematical or philosophical texts discussing divisions of matter or weight.

How does Lota compare to modern small units?

It is incredibly small, even compared to micrograms or nanograms used in science today. 1 Lota is about 1.74 femtograms.

Conversion Table: Pennyweight to Lota (India)

Pennyweight (dwt)	Lota (India) (lota)
1	892,137,356,585.59
5	4,460,686,782,927.949
10	8,921,373,565,855.898
25	22,303,433,914,639.746
50	44,606,867,829,279.49
100	89,213,735,658,558.98
500	446,068,678,292,794.9
1,000	892,137,356,585,589.8

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