Pennyweight to Centigram Converter
Convert Pennyweight (dwt) to Centigram (cg) instantly. 1 dwt = 155.517384 cg.
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1 dwt = 155.517384 cg
Formula:
cg = dwt × 155.517384With your value: 1 dwt = 155.517384 cg
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in pennyweight so you can sanity-check the result.
Other Pennyweight to Centigram conversions
Pennyweight to Centigram Conversion Table
| Pennyweight (dwt) | Centigram (cg) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 77.758692 |
| 1 | 155.517384 |
| 2 | 311.034768 |
| 5 | 777.58692 |
| 10 | 1,555.17384 |
| 15 | 2,332.76076 |
| 20 | 3,110.34768 |
| 25 | 3,887.9346 |
| 50 | 7,775.8692 |
| 100 | 15,551.7384 |
| 250 | 38,879.346 |
| 500 | 77,758.692 |
| 1000 | 155,517.384 |
Centigram to Pennyweight Conversion Table
| Centigram (cg) | Pennyweight (dwt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.003215 |
| 1 | 0.00643 |
| 2 | 0.01286 |
| 5 | 0.032151 |
| 10 | 0.064301 |
| 15 | 0.096452 |
| 20 | 0.128603 |
| 25 | 0.160754 |
| 50 | 0.321507 |
| 100 | 0.643015 |
| 250 | 1.607537 |
| 500 | 3.215075 |
| 1000 | 6.430149 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Pennyweight (dwt)
Mass
Traceable to the kilogram, defined by fixing the Planck constant at 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s. Avoirdupois masses derive from the 1959 international pound (0.453 592 37 kg exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Centigram (cg)
Mass
Traceable to the kilogram, defined by fixing the Planck constant at 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s. Avoirdupois masses derive from the 1959 international pound (0.453 592 37 kg exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Pennyweight to Centigram
To convert from Pennyweight (dwt) to Centigram (cg), multiply the value by 155.517384.
Formula: cg = dwt × 155.517384
Reverse: dwt = cg × 0.0064301493
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Pennyweight. For example: 5 dwt
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 155.517384
- The result is: 777.58692 cg
About Pennyweight
The pennyweight (dwt) equals 1/20 of a troy ounce, about 1.555 grams. Jewellers still price scrap gold by the pennyweight.
Common uses: jewellery trade, gold scrap, assaying.
About Centigram
The centigram (cg) is a unit of mass and weight. One centigram equals 1.000000 × 10^-5 kilograms. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other mass unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: mass calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Centigram are in 1 Pennyweight?
There are exactly 155.517384 Centigram in 1 Pennyweight. This means the conversion factor from Pennyweight to Centigram is 155.517384.
What is the formula to convert Pennyweight to Centigram?
The formula to convert Pennyweight to Centigram is: cg = dwt × 155.517384. For example, to convert 10 Pennyweight to Centigram, you would multiply 10 by 155.517384.
What is a Pennyweight?
The pennyweight (dwt) equals 1/20 of a troy ounce, about 1.555 grams. Jewellers still price scrap gold by the pennyweight.
What is a Centigram?
The centigram (cg) is a unit of mass and weight. One centigram equals 1.000000 × 10^-5 kilograms. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other mass unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Pennyweight?
The Pennyweight is commonly used in jewellery trade, gold scrap, assaying.
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