Slug

slug

Imperial unit of mass in the FPS system

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.

Category
Weight & Mass
Symbol
slug
Also known as
slugs
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Slug (slug)?

Imperial unit of mass in the FPS system

How many Kilogram (kg) are in one Slug (slug)?

One Slug (slug) equals 14.5939 Kilogram (kg).

How many Gram (g) are in one Slug (slug)?

One Slug (slug) equals 14,593.9 Gram (g).

How many Milligram (mg) are in one Slug (slug)?

One Slug (slug) equals 14,593,903 Milligram (mg).

How do I convert Slug to Kilogram?

To convert Slug to Kilogram, multiply the value by 14.5939 (1 slug = 14.5939 kg).