Pennyweight to Milligram Converter
Convert Pennyweight (dwt) to Milligram (mg) instantly. 1 dwt = 1,555.17384 mg.
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1 dwt = 1,555.17384 mg
Formula:
mg = dwt × 1,555.17384With your value: 1 dwt = 1,555.17384 mg
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in pennyweight so you can sanity-check the result.
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Pennyweight to Milligram Conversion Table
| Pennyweight (dwt) | Milligram (mg) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 777.58692 |
| 1 | 1,555.17384 |
| 2 | 3,110.34768 |
| 5 | 7,775.8692 |
| 10 | 15,551.7384 |
| 15 | 23,327.6076 |
| 20 | 31,103.4768 |
| 25 | 38,879.346 |
| 50 | 77,758.692 |
| 100 | 155,517.384 |
| 250 | 388,793.46 |
| 500 | 777,586.92 |
| 1000 | 1,555,173.84 |
Milligram to Pennyweight Conversion Table
| Milligram (mg) | Pennyweight (dwt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.000322 |
| 1 | 0.000643 |
| 2 | 0.001286 |
| 5 | 0.003215 |
| 10 | 0.00643 |
| 15 | 0.009645 |
| 20 | 0.01286 |
| 25 | 0.016075 |
| 50 | 0.032151 |
| 100 | 0.064301 |
| 250 | 0.160754 |
| 500 | 0.321507 |
| 1000 | 0.643015 |
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
Milligram (mg)
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 Milligram
To convert from Pennyweight (dwt) to Milligram (mg), multiply the value by 1,555.17384.
Formula: mg = dwt × 1,555.17384
Reverse: dwt = mg × 0.0006430149
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Pennyweight. For example: 5 dwt
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 1,555.17384
- The result is: 7,775.8692 mg
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 Milligram
The milligram equals one thousandth of a gram and is the standard unit for drug dosage and nutrient quantities.
Common uses: medication dosage, nutrition labels, laboratory work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Milligram are in 1 Pennyweight?
There are exactly 1,555.17384 Milligram in 1 Pennyweight. This means the conversion factor from Pennyweight to Milligram is 1,555.17384.
What is the formula to convert Pennyweight to Milligram?
The formula to convert Pennyweight to Milligram is: mg = dwt × 1,555.17384. For example, to convert 10 Pennyweight to Milligram, you would multiply 10 by 1,555.17384.
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 Milligram?
The milligram equals one thousandth of a gram and is the standard unit for drug dosage and nutrient quantities.
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 Milligram converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/pennyweight-to-milligram