Pennyweight to Decigram Converter
Convert Pennyweight (dwt) to Decigram (dg) instantly. 1 dwt = 15.551738 dg.
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1 dwt = 15.551738 dg
Formula:
dg = dwt × 15.5517384With your value: 1 dwt = 15.5517384 dg
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in pennyweight so you can sanity-check the result.
Other Pennyweight to Decigram conversions
Pennyweight to Decigram Conversion Table
| Pennyweight (dwt) | Decigram (dg) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7.775869 |
| 1 | 15.551738 |
| 2 | 31.103477 |
| 5 | 77.758692 |
| 10 | 155.517384 |
| 15 | 233.276076 |
| 20 | 311.034768 |
| 25 | 388.79346 |
| 50 | 777.58692 |
| 100 | 1,555.17384 |
| 250 | 3,887.9346 |
| 500 | 7,775.8692 |
| 1000 | 15,551.7384 |
Decigram to Pennyweight Conversion Table
| Decigram (dg) | Pennyweight (dwt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.032151 |
| 1 | 0.064301 |
| 2 | 0.128603 |
| 5 | 0.321507 |
| 10 | 0.643015 |
| 15 | 0.964522 |
| 20 | 1.28603 |
| 25 | 1.607537 |
| 50 | 3.215075 |
| 100 | 6.430149 |
| 250 | 16.075373 |
| 500 | 32.150747 |
| 1000 | 64.301493 |
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
Decigram (dg)
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 Decigram
To convert from Pennyweight (dwt) to Decigram (dg), multiply the value by 15.5517384.
Formula: dg = dwt × 15.5517384
Reverse: dwt = dg × 0.0643014931
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Pennyweight. For example: 5 dwt
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 15.5517384
- The result is: 77.758692 dg
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 Decigram
The decigram (dg) is a unit of mass and weight. One decigram equals 0.0001 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 Decigram are in 1 Pennyweight?
There are exactly 15.5517384 Decigram in 1 Pennyweight. This means the conversion factor from Pennyweight to Decigram is 15.5517384.
What is the formula to convert Pennyweight to Decigram?
The formula to convert Pennyweight to Decigram is: dg = dwt × 15.5517384. For example, to convert 10 Pennyweight to Decigram, you would multiply 10 by 15.5517384.
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 Decigram?
The decigram (dg) is a unit of mass and weight. One decigram equals 0.0001 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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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Pennyweight to Decigram converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/pennyweight-to-decigram