This calculator allows you to convert from Grain to Pennyweight and in a reverse direction. To convert from Grain to Pennyweight, enter the amount of Grain into the first input and to convert from Pennyweight to Grain, enter the amount of Pennyweight into the second input.
1 Grain = 0.041666666666666 Pennyweight
To convert Grain to Pennyweight: Every 1 Grain equals 0.041666666666666 Pennyweight. For example, 100 Grain equal 100 * 0.041666666666666 = 4.1666666666666 Pennyweight and so on..
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The grain is a unit of mass. It is used in various systems of measurement such as avoirdupois and Apothecaries' system.
It approximately equals the mass of single seed of a cereal. It equals exactly 64.79891 milligrams.
The main use of the grain is to measure the mass of bullets. It is used also to weigh arrows in some places.
What is the pennyweight?
The pennyweight is a unit of mass. It can be abbreviated as dwt. It equals 24 grains. Nowadays, the pennyweight is not used officially in the United Kingdom.
Measurement of precious metals and jewellers is the main usage of pennyweight. Most dentists need to measure the precious metals used in dental crowns using the pennyweight.
