Pounds to Pennyweight - Convert lbs to dwt

Pounds (lbs) Conversion

A pound is a traditional unit of mass or weight used in the imperial, United States customary systems of measurement. The symbol lb originates from the Latin word for the unit – libra. The pound has several definitions, however, the most well-known today is the avoirdupois pound, which is officially defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, and which is divided into 16 avoirdupois ounces.

Pennyweight (dwt) Conversion

Pennyweight is a unit of mass commonly used in the jewelry industry, it is 24 grains, one-twentieth of a troy ounce and 1,56 grams. As the word suggests, it originates from the British penny’s weight.