Carat to Slug Converter
1 ct = 0.0000137044 slug
FORMULA
1 ct = 0.0000137044 slug
CONVERSION TABLE
| Carat (ct) | Slug (slug) |
|---|---|
| 1 ct | 0.0000137044 slug |
| 5 ct | 0.0000685218 slug |
| 10 ct | 0.0001370435 slug |
| 25 ct | 0.0003426088 slug |
| 50 ct | 0.0006852177 slug |
| 100 ct | 0.0013704353 slug |
| 250 ct | 0.0034260883 slug |
| 500 ct | 0.0068521766 slug |
| 1,000 ct | 0.013704 slug |
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About Carat (ct)
The metric carat equals exactly 200 milligrams and is the universal standard for measuring gemstone weight. Adopted internationally in 1907, the carat originated from the carob seed, which ancient gem traders believed had remarkably uniform weight. A one-carat diamond is approximately 6.5 mm in diameter.
About Slug (slug)
The slug is the imperial unit of mass defined such that one pound-force accelerates it at one foot per second squared. Equal to approximately 14.594 kg, the slug appears primarily in aerospace and mechanical engineering calculations in the US customary system, particularly when working with Newton's second law in imperial units.
How to Convert Carat to Slug
The conversion formula is: 1 ct = 0.0000137044 slug. To convert from Carat (ct) to Slug (slug), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Slug in 1 Carat?
1 Carat (ct) equals 0.0000137044 Slug (slug).
How to convert Carat to Slug?
Multiply the Carat value by 0.0000137044 to get the equivalent in Slug. Formula: 1 ct = 0.0000137044 slug
What is the formula for Carat to Slug conversion?
1 ct = 0.0000137044 slug
Glossary
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Kilogram
The SI base unit of mass, defined by the Planck constant.
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Troy Weight
A system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones.
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Avoirdupois
The standard system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound, used for everyday goods.
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Ounce
A dual-use imperial unit: as a mass unit (avoirdupois), 1 oz = 28.3495 g (1/16 lb); as a volume unit, 1 US fluid ounce = 29.5735 mL.
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Pound
An imperial unit of mass equal to exactly 453.59237 grams (16 avoirdupois ounces), also used as a unit of force (pound-force) equal to 4.44822 newtons.