Convert Pennyweight to Clove
Convert pennyweights to cloves instantly. 1 pennyweight = 0.0004285714 clove — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Clove to Pennyweight converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
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
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 to Clove 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 pennyweights and cloves:
To convert pennyweights to cloves, multiply the value in pennyweights by 0.0004285714. To reverse, multiply cloves by 2333.3333933481.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cloves updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Clove to Pennyweight converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert pennyweights to cloves
- Write down the value in pennyweights (dwt).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0004285714.
- The product is the equivalent value in cloves (clove).
- To reverse, multiply the clove value by 2333.3333933481.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 dwt to clove:
1 × 0.0004285714 = 0.0004285714 clove
Example 2 — Convert 100 dwt to clove:
100 × 0.0004285714 = 0.0428571418 clove
Real-world example — Body height conversion
You enter your height as 180 pennyweights into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in cloves — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.
180 dwt × 0.0004285714 = 0.0771428552 clove
Real-world example — Furniture and large objects
A 72-pennyweight piece of furniture converts to a value in cloves that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.
72 dwt × 0.0004285714 = 0.0308571421 clove
Real-world example — Children's height milestones
A 150-pennyweight-tall child measures a value in cloves that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.
150 dwt × 0.0004285714 = 0.0642857126 clove
Pennyweight to Clove conversion table
Standard reference values for converting pennyweights to cloves:
| Pennyweight [dwt] | Clove [clove] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 4.285714e-6 |
| 0.1 | 4.285714e-5 |
| 1 | 0.0004285714 |
| 2 | 0.0008571428 |
| 3 | 0.0012857143 |
| 4 | 0.0017142857 |
| 5 | 0.0021428571 |
| 10 | 0.0042857142 |
| 20 | 0.0085714284 |
| 30 | 0.0128571425 |
| 40 | 0.0171428567 |
| 50 | 0.0214285709 |
| 100 | 0.0428571418 |
| 500 | 0.2142857088 |
| 1000 | 0.4285714175 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 dwt = 0.0004285714 clove) 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 Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.