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Convert Decigram to Pennyweight

Convert decigrams to pennyweights instantly. 1 decigram = 0.0643014948 pennyweight — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Pennyweight to Decigram converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Metric / SI

Decigram

What is a decigram?

A decigram (dg) equals 0.0001 kilogram, or 0.1 gram.

Origin of the decigram

From the SI prefix 'deci-' (from Latin 'decimus', tenth).

Where it is used

Occasional laboratory and pharmacy use.

When and where it was developed

Part of the original metric system of 1795.

Troy & Apothecary

Pennyweight

What is a pennyweight?

The pennyweight (dwt) equals one-twentieth of a troy ounce, 24 grains (about 1.555 g).

Origin of the pennyweight

From the mass of a medieval English silver penny; symbol dwt from 'denarius weight'.

Where it is used

Jewelry making and precious-metal scrap valuation in the US.

When and where it was developed

Derived from the medieval English coinage system.

Decigram to Pennyweight conversion formula

The relationship between decigrams and pennyweights:

1 dg = 0.0643014948 dwt
1 dwt = 15.551738 dg

To convert decigrams to pennyweights, multiply the value in decigrams by 0.0643014948. To reverse, multiply pennyweights by 15.551738.

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 Decigram converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert decigrams to pennyweights

  1. Write down the value in decigrams (dg).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0643014948.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in pennyweights (dwt).
  4. To reverse, multiply the pennyweight value by 15.551738.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dg to dwt:
1 × 0.0643014948 = 0.0643014948 dwt

Example 2 — Convert 100 dg to dwt:
100 × 0.0643014948 = 6.4301494791 dwt

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-decigram plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from decigrams to pennyweights is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 dg × 0.0643014948 = 0.2572059792 dwt

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-decigram sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to pennyweights aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 dg × 0.0643014948 = 32.1507473956 dwt

Decigram to Pennyweight conversion table

Standard reference values for converting decigrams to pennyweights:

Decigram [dg]Pennyweight [dwt]
0.010.0006430149
0.10.0064301495
10.0643014948
20.1286029896
30.1929044844
40.2572059792
50.321507474
100.6430149479
201.2860298958
301.9290448437
402.5720597916
503.2150747396
1006.4301494791
50032.1507473956
100064.3014947911

Frequently asked questions

How many pennyweights is 1 decigram?
1 decigram equals 0.0643014948 pennyweight.
How do I convert decigrams to pennyweights?
Multiply the value in decigrams by 0.0643014948 to get pennyweights.
How do I convert pennyweights back to decigrams?
Multiply the value in pennyweights by 15.551738, or use the Pennyweight to Decigram converter.
How many pennyweights is 100 decigrams?
100 decigrams equals 6.4301494791 pennyweights, because 100 × 0.0643014948 = 6.4301494791.

Convert Decigram to other weight units

Show all Decigram conversions
Metric / SI (17 units)
Decigram to Attogram (ag) Decigram to Femtogram (fg) Decigram to Picogram (pg) Decigram to Nanogram (ng) Decigram to Microgram (µg) Decigram to Milligram (mg) Decigram to Centigram (cg) Decigram to Gram (g) Decigram to Dekagram (dag) Decigram to Hectogram (hg) Decigram to Kilogram (kg) Decigram to Quintal (metric) (q) Decigram to Metric Ton (t) Decigram to Gigagram (Gg) Decigram to Teragram (Tg) Decigram to Petagram (Pg) Decigram to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Decigram to Grain (gr) Decigram to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Decigram to Ounce (oz) Decigram to Pound (lb) Decigram to Clove (clove) Decigram to Stone (US) (st) Decigram to Stone (UK) (st) Decigram to Quarter (US) (qr) Decigram to Quarter (UK) (qr) Decigram to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Decigram to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Decigram to Wey (wey) Decigram to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Decigram to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Decigram to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Decigram to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Decigram to Carat (metric) (ct) Decigram to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Decigram to Pennyweight (dwt) Decigram to Momme (mom) Decigram to Mace (mace) Decigram to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Decigram to Troy Ounce (oz t) Decigram to Tael (tael) Decigram to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Decigram to Ratti (ratti) Decigram to Masha (masha) Decigram to Tola (tola) Decigram to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Decigram to Seer (Ser) (seer) Decigram to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Decigram to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Decigram to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Decigram to Muon Mass (mµ) Decigram to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Decigram to Proton Mass (mp) Decigram to Neutron Mass (mn) Decigram to Deuteron Mass (md) Decigram to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Decigram to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Decigram to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Decigram to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Decigram to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Decigram to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Decigram to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Decigram to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Decigram to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Decigram to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Decigram to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Decigram to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Decigram to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Decigram to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Decigram to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Decigram to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Decigram to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Decigram to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Decigram to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Decigram to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Decigram to Poundal (pdl) Decigram to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Decigram to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Decigram to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Decigram to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 dg = 0.0643014948 dwt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.