⚖️ Carats to Pennyweights Converter

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1 carat =
0.128603 pennyweights
1 pennyweight =
7.77587 carats
Formula
dwt = ct × 0.128603
Handy values
5 ct = 0.643015 dwt · 10 ct = 1.28603 dwt · 100 ct = 12.8603 dwt

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⚡ Carats to Pennyweights: the quick answer

1 ct = 0.128603 dwt 1 carat equals 0.128603 pennyweights

To convert carats to pennyweights, multiply the value by 0.128603. To go the other way, multiply pennyweights by 7.77587 to get carats.

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🧮 Formula

Carats to Pennyweights
dwt = ct × 0.128603
Pennyweights to Carats
ct = dwt × 7.77587

Where

  • ct = the weight in carats
  • dwt = the weight in pennyweights
Every unit here is defined by its weight in kilograms, so the conversion factor is (kilograms per carat) ÷ (kilograms per pennyweight).

📊 Carats to Pennyweights conversion table

Carats (ct)Pennyweights (dwt)
1 ct0.128603 dwt
2 ct0.257206 dwt
3 ct0.385809 dwt
4 ct0.514412 dwt
5 ct0.643015 dwt
6 ct0.771618 dwt
7 ct0.900221 dwt
8 ct1.02882 dwt
9 ct1.15743 dwt
10 ct1.28603 dwt
12 ct1.54324 dwt
14 ct1.80044 dwt
15 ct1.92904 dwt
20 ct2.57206 dwt
21 ct2.70066 dwt
24 ct3.08647 dwt
25 ct3.21507 dwt
30 ct3.85809 dwt
40 ct5.14412 dwt
50 ct6.43015 dwt
60 ct7.71618 dwt
75 ct9.64522 dwt
80 ct10.2882 dwt
100 ct12.8603 dwt
200 ct25.7206 dwt
250 ct32.1507 dwt
300 ct38.5809 dwt
400 ct51.4412 dwt
500 ct64.3015 dwt
750 ct96.4522 dwt
1,000 ct128.603 dwt

✏️ Worked examples

Convert 25 carats to pennyweights

25 ct × 0.128603 = 3.21507 dwt

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Convert 250 carats to pennyweights

250 ct × 0.128603 = 32.1507 dwt

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📘 About these units

Carat (ct). The metric carat is 200 milligrams, the unit for diamonds and gemstones.

Pennyweight (dwt). A pennyweight is 1/20 of a troy ounce (1.555 g), used by jewellers.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many pennyweights are in one carat?

There are 0.128603 pennyweights in one carat.

How do I convert carats to pennyweights?

Multiply the number of carats by 0.128603. For example, 10 carats equal 1.28603 pennyweights.

How many carats are in one pennyweight?

One pennyweight equals 7.77587 carats.

How many pennyweights is 12 carats?

1.54324 pennyweights. Other common values: 5 carats = 0.643015 pennyweights and 100 carats = 12.8603 pennyweights.

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