Discover the ease of converting carats (ct) to pennyweights (dwt) with our user-friendly online tool, designed by Newtum to simplify your precious metal calculations.
A carat (ct) is a unit of weight used for gemstones and pearls. Historically, it was equivalent to the weight of a carob seed. Now standardized, one carat is equal to exactly 200 milligrams (0.2 grams). This unit is not to be confused with the karat that denotes the purity of gold.
Definition of PennyweightA pennyweight (dwt) is a unit of mass that is part of the troy system, commonly used in the precious metals industry. One pennyweight is equivalent to 1/20th of a troy ounce, or approximately 1.55517384 grams. This unit has been traditionally used in measuring the weight of gold, silver, and gemstones.
| Carat (ct) | Pennyweight (dwt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ct | 0.0648 dwt |
| 0.5 ct | 0.324 dwt |
| 1 ct | 0.64799 dwt |
| 2 ct | 1.296 dwt |
| 3 ct | 1.944 dwt |
| 4 ct | 2.592 dwt |
| 5 ct | 3.24 dwt |
| 10 ct | 6.48 dwt |
| 20 ct | 12.96 dwt |
| 50 ct | 32.4 dwt |
Example 1:
Convert 1 ct to dwt:
1 ct = 1 × 0.64799 dwt = 0.64799 dwt
Example 2:
Convert 2 ct to dwt:
2 ct = 2 × 0.64799 dwt = 1.296 dwt
The conversion between carats and pennyweights is rooted in the history of trade and jewelry. Carats have been used for centuries to measure gemstones, while pennyweights were traditionally used in the trade of precious metals. This converter marks the harmony between these age-old units.
The Carat to Pennyweight Converter is a vital tool in fields where precise weight measurements are crucial, such as jewelry making and precious metal trading.
Example 1: Converting 1.5 carats to pennyweights yields approximately 0.97198 dwt.
Example 2: Converting 3.2 carats to pennyweights gives you about 2.07357 dwt.
