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1 uk long hundredweight (uk cwt) = 32666.66667 pennyweight (dwt). Uk Long Hundredweight (uk cwt) is a unit of Weight used in Standard system. Pennyweight (dwt) is a unit of Weight used in Standard system.

UK Long Hundredweights: A Unit of Weight

UK long hundredweights are a unit of weight that are used for measuring medium masses, such as agricultural produce, livestock, and coal. UK long hundredweights are also known as imperial hundredweights or gross hundredweights. The symbol for UK long hundredweight is cwt.

Definition of the UK Long Hundredweight

The UK long hundredweight is defined as 112 pounds, which is the common unit of weight in the British imperial system of measurements. The UK long hundredweight is equal to 8 stone, each of which is 14 pounds. The UK long hundredweight is also equal to 0.05 long tons, which are used in the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth of Nations countries.

The UK long hundredweight is equal to about 50.8 kilograms or 0.0508 tonnes. The UK long hundredweight is also equal to about 0.0504 tonnes-force.

How to Convert UK Long Hundredweights

UK long hundredweights can be converted to other units of weight by using conversion factors or formulas. Here are some examples of how to convert UK long hundredweights to other units of weight in the US customary system and the SI system:

• To convert UK long hundredweights to avoirdupois pounds, multiply by 112. For example, 10 cwt = 10 x 112 = 1120 lb.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to short tons, multiply by 0.056. For example, 5 cwt = 5 x 0.056 = 0.28 tn.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to tonnes, multiply by 0.0508. For example, 20 cwt = 20 x 0.0508 = 1.016 t.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to kilograms, multiply by 50.8023. For example, 15 cwt = 15 x 50.8023 = 761.0345 kg.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to grams, multiply by 50802.3454. For example, 25 cwt = 25 x 50802.3454 = 1270058.635 g.
• To convert UK long hundredweights to milligrams, multiply by 50802345.44. For example, 30 cwt = 30 x 50802345.44 = 1524070363.2 mg.

Where UK Long Hundredweights are Used

UK long hundredweights are used in different countries and regions for different applications and purposes. Here are some examples of where UK long hundredweights are used:

• In the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth of Nations countries, UK long hundredweights are used for measuring weight, especially for agricultural produce, livestock, and coal.
• In the United States, UK long hundredweights are sometimes used for measuring weight, especially for wool and some cereal grains.
• In Canada, Australia and New Zealand, UK long hundredweights are sometimes used for measuring weight, especially for wool and some cereal grains.
• In India, UK long hundredweights are sometimes used for measuring weight, especially for agricultural produce and coal.

History of UK Long Hundredweights

UK long hundredweights have a long history that dates back to the Middle Ages. Here are some highlights of the history of UK long hundredweights:

• The UK long hundredweight was originally based on the weight of a quarter or a quarter-bushel of wheat or barley.
• The UK long hundredweight was part of the British imperial system of measurements that was established in the early modern period as a standardised system of weights and measures that replaced the diverse local units that varied from region to region.
• The UK long hundredweight was adopted by many countries around the world as part of the British Empire and its influence on trade and commerce.
• The UK long hundredweight was also referred to as the imperial hundredweight or the gross hundredweight in some countries and contexts to distinguish it from the short hundredweight used in the United States and the metric quintal used in most other countries.

Example Conversions of UK Long Hundredweights to Other Units

Here are some examples of conversions of UK long hundredweights to other units of weight:

• 1 cwt = 112 lb
• 1 cwt = 0.056 tn
• 1 cwt = 0.0508 t
• 1 cwt = 50.8023 kg
• 1 cwt = 50802.3454 g
• 1 cwt = 50802345.44 mg
• 1 cwt = 17.8571 oz t
• 1 cwt = 357.1429 dwt
• 1 cwt = 1785.7143 gr
• 1 cwt = 0.0005 kN

Pennyweights: A Unit of Weight

Pennyweights are a unit of weight that are used for measuring precious metals, such as gold, silver and platinum. Pennyweights are derived from the English word penny, which was the name of a coin used in the Middle Ages. The symbol for pennyweight is dwt.

Definition of the Pennyweight

The pennyweight is defined as 24 grains, which are each one seven-thousandth of an avoirdupois pound. The grain is equal to the troy grain, which is the smallest unit of the troy weight system. The pennyweight is one twentieth of a troy ounce and one two-hundred-and-fortieth of a troy pound.

The pennyweight is equal to about 0.0549 avoirdupois ounces or 1.5552 grams. The grain is equal to about 0.0648 milligrams.

How to Convert Pennyweights

Pennyweights can be converted to other units of weight by using conversion factors or formulas. Here are some examples of how to convert pennyweights to other units of weight in the US customary system and the SI system:

• To convert pennyweights to avoirdupois ounces, divide by 18.2292. For example, 10 dwt = 10 / 18.2292 = 0.5486 oz.
• To convert pennyweights to avoirdupois pounds, divide by 291.6667. For example, 5 dwt = 5 / 291.6667 = 0.0171 lb.
• To convert pennyweights to tons (short), divide by 583333.33. For example, 20 dwt = 20 / 583333.33 = 0.000034 ton.
• To convert pennyweights to kilograms, divide by 643.0149. For example, 15 dwt = 15 / 643.0149 = 0.0233 kg.
• To convert pennyweights to grams, divide by 0.643. For example, 25 dwt = 25 / 0.643 = 38.8798 g.
• To convert pennyweights to milligrams, multiply by 1555.1738. For example, 30 dwt = 30 x 1555.1738 = 46655.214 mg.

Where Pennyweights are Used

Pennyweights are used in different countries and regions for different applications and purposes. Here are some examples of where pennyweights are used:

• In most countries that use the SI system, pennyweights are not used for measuring weight, but only for measuring precious metals, such as gold, silver and platinum.
• In the United States, pennyweights are sometimes used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver jewelry and scrap.
• In Canada, Australia and New Zealand, pennyweights are sometimes used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver jewelry and scrap.
• In the United Kingdom, pennyweights are sometimes used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver jewelry and scrap.
• In India, pennyweights are sometimes used for measuring precious metals, especially for gold and silver jewelry and scrap.

History of Pennyweights

Pennyweights have a long history that dates back to ancient times. Here are some highlights of the history of pennyweights:

• The pennyweight was originally based on the weight of an English silver penny, which was one two-hundred-and-fortieth of a Tower pound or one twentieth of a Tower ounce.
• The pennyweight was used in different systems of measurement, such as the Tower system, the Troy system, the Avoirdupois system and the Apothecaries’ system. It varied from about 1 gram to about 1.7 grams depending on the region and the time period.
• The pennyweight was standardized by royal statutes and international agreements in different periods of history. For example, in 1527 an act of Henry VIII fixed the pennyweight at exactly 24 grains; in 1828 an act of Congress adopted the troy ounce as the official unit of weight for coinage in the United States; in 1959 an international agreement defined the international avoirdupois ounce as exactly 28.349523125 grams, which made the troy ounce exactly 31.1034768 grams.

Example Conversions of Pennyweights to Other Units

Here are some examples of conversions of pennyweights to other units of weight:

• 1 dwt = 0.0549 oz
• 1 dwt = 0.0034 lb
• 1 dwt = 0.0000017 ton
• 1 dwt = 0.0016 kg
• 1 dwt = 1.5552 g
• 1 dwt = 1555.1738 mg
• 1 dwt = 0.05 oz t
• 1 dwt = 0.0833 lb t
• 1 dwt = 24 gr