Converting from Milligram (mg) to Pennyweight (pwt)

What is Milligram (mg)

Milligram (mg) is a unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a gram. It is commonly used in pharmaceuticals and for measuring very small quantities of substances.

What is Pennyweight (pwt)

Pennyweight (pwt) is a unit of mass traditionally used for weighing precious metals like gold and silver. It is equal to 1/20th of a troy ounce, or approximately 1.555 grams.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from milligrams to pennyweight, you can use the formula:

Pennyweight (pwt)=Milligrams (mg)×0.0006430149

And to convert from pennyweight to milligrams, you can use the formula:

Milligrams (mg)=Pennyweight (pwt)×1555.174

Examples

• Converting 4 mg to pwt:

4 mg×0.0006430149=0.00257206 pwt

• Converting 11 pwt to mg:

11 pwt×1555.174=17106.91 mg

• Converting 14 mg to pwt:

14 mg×0.0006430149=0.009002209 pwt

• Converting 4 pwt to mg:

4 pwt×1555.174=6220.695 mg

By using the conversion formulas provided, you can easily convert between milligrams and pennyweight for your weight measurement needs.