How much is DWT?

Answer by  drylongsoba (32)

A pennyweight, or dwt, is a common unit of measure for the mass of precious metals such as those used in jewelry and dental crowns and inlays. It is equivalent to 1. 5517 grams, 24 grains, one twentieth of a Troy ounce, one two hundred fortieth of a Troy pound, or approximately 0. 055 ounces.

Answer by  anoojkumar (47)

DWT is dead weight tonnage. It's the sum of total weights of ballast water,provisions,crew,fuel,fresh water,cargo. It's basically defined as measure of how much weight is carrying or can safely carry.