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Pound to Pennyweight Converter.

The primary US customary unit for body weight, groceries, and gym equipment. Converting to pennyweights: One twentieth of a troy ounce, standard in jewelry and precious-metal trade. One pound equals 291.666666667 dwt.

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Conversion formula

Multiply the pound value by 291.6666667 to get pennyweights. (factor: 291.666666667)

1 lb = 291.666666667 dwt

Quick reference table

lbdwt
1 lb291.666666667 dwt
2 lb583.333333333 dwt
5 lb1,458.33333333 dwt
10 lb2,916.66666667 dwt
25 lb7,291.66666667 dwt
50 lb14,583.3333333 dwt
100 lb29,166.6666667 dwt
250 lb72,916.6666667 dwt

Need the reverse? Try ourPennyweight to Pound.

Pound to Pennyweight FAQ

How many pennyweights are in one pound?

One pound equals 291.666666667 dwt. Multiply by 291.6666667 to convert any value.

How do you convert lb to dwt?

Multiply the pound value by 291.6666667 to get pennyweights.

When would you use pounds vs pennyweights?

The primary US customary unit for body weight, groceries, and gym equipment. One twentieth of a troy ounce, standard in jewelry and precious-metal trade.