Convert hundredweight (US) to pennyweight
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)] to pennyweight [pwt], or Convert pennyweight to hundredweight (US).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Us) to Pennyweight
1 cwt (US) = 29166.6666666667 pwt
Example: convert 15 cwt (US) to pwt:
15 cwt (US) = 15 × 29166.6666666667 pwt = 437500 pwt
Hundredweight (Us) to Pennyweight Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.
Pennyweight
The pennyweight (pwt) is a unit of weight traditionally used in measuring precious metals and gemstones, equivalent to 1/20 of a troy ounce or 1.555 grams.
History/Origin
Originating in the medieval period, the pennyweight was used in the troy weight system for weighing gold and silver, especially in the jewelry and precious metals industries. Its use has persisted in certain regions and industries for historical and practical reasons.
Current Use
Today, the pennyweight is primarily used in the jewelry trade and precious metals markets to specify weights of gold, silver, and gemstones, especially in the United States and in contexts where precise measurement of small quantities is required.