Convert Clove to Pennyweight
Convert cloves to pennyweights instantly. 1 clove = 2333.3333933481 pennyweight — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Pennyweight to Clove converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Clove
The clove was an English trade weight equal to 7 or 8 pounds (here 8 lb, about 3.63 kg).
A medieval English unit for weighing wool and cheese.
Obsolete; historical English wool and dairy commerce.
Defined by the Statute of 1430 under Henry VI.
Pennyweight
The pennyweight (dwt) equals one-twentieth of a troy ounce, 24 grains (about 1.555 g).
From the mass of a medieval English silver penny; symbol dwt from 'denarius weight'.
Jewelry making and precious-metal scrap valuation in the US.
Derived from the medieval English coinage system.
Clove to Pennyweight conversion formula
Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.
The relationship between cloves and pennyweights:
To convert cloves to pennyweights, multiply the value in cloves by 2333.3333933481. To reverse, multiply pennyweights by 0.0004285714.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in pennyweights updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Pennyweight to Clove converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cloves to pennyweights
- Write down the value in cloves (clove).
- Multiply that value by the factor 2333.3333933481.
- The product is the equivalent value in pennyweights (dwt).
- To reverse, multiply the pennyweight value by 0.0004285714.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 clove to dwt:
1 × 2333.3333933481 = 2333.3333933481 dwt
Example 2 — Convert 100 clove to dwt:
100 × 2333.3333933481 = 233333.3393348062 dwt
Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions
A 3-clove dog leash equals a tidy round value in pennyweights. Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.
3 clove × 2333.3333933481 = 7000.0001800442 dwt
Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring
One clove of fabric converts to a value in pennyweights commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.
1 clove × 2333.3333933481 = 2333.3333933481 dwt
Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)
You measure 1.75 cloves tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in pennyweights. This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.
1.75 clove × 2333.3333933481 = 4083.3334383591 dwt
Clove to Pennyweight conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cloves to pennyweights:
| Clove [clove] | Pennyweight [dwt] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 23.3333339335 |
| 0.1 | 233.3333393348 |
| 1 | 2333.3333933481 |
| 2 | 4666.6667866961 |
| 3 | 7000.0001800442 |
| 4 | 9333.3335733922 |
| 5 | 11666.6669667403 |
| 10 | 23333.3339334806 |
| 20 | 46666.6678669612 |
| 30 | 70000.0018004419 |
| 40 | 93333.3357339225 |
| 50 | 116666.6696674031 |
| 100 | 233333.3393348062 |
| 500 | 1166666.6966740307 |
| 1000 | 2333333.3933480615 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 clove = 2333.3333933481 dwt) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.