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Convert Gram to Slug

Convert grams to slugs instantly. 1 gram = 6.852177e-5 slug — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Slug to Gram converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Metric / SI

Gram

What is a gram?

The gram (g) equals one-thousandth of a kilogram.

Origin of the gram

From Late Latin 'gramma', a small weight or scruple.

Where it is used

The everyday metric unit for food, medicine, and small objects.

When and where it was developed

Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at melting point.

Force / Engineering

Slug

What is a slug?

The slug is the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s^2 under a force of one pound-force, about 14.59 kg.

Origin of the slug

Coined in the early 20th century for the British gravitational (engineering) system.

Where it is used

US and British engineering dynamics.

When and where it was developed

Introduced in the British gravitational system of units.

Gram to Slug conversion formula

The relationship between grams and slugs:

1 g = 6.852177e-5 slug
1 slug = 14593.9029372 g

To convert grams to slugs, multiply the value in grams by 6.852177e-5. To reverse, multiply slugs by 14593.9029372.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in slugs updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Slug to Gram converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert grams to slugs

  1. Write down the value in grams (g).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 6.852177e-5.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in slugs (slug).
  4. To reverse, multiply the slug value by 14593.9029372.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 g to slug:
1 × 6.852177e-5 = 6.852177e-5 slug

Example 2 — Convert 100 g to slug:
100 × 6.852177e-5 = 0.0068521766 slug

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-gram fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between grams and slugs daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 g × 6.852177e-5 = 0.0006852177 slug

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 grams wide. Converting to slugs is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 g × 6.852177e-5 = 0.0003426088 slug

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-gram school ruler converts cleanly to slugs — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 g × 6.852177e-5 = 0.002055653 slug

Gram to Slug conversion table

Standard reference values for converting grams to slugs:

Gram [g]Slug [slug]
0.016.852177e-7
0.16.852177e-6
16.852177e-5
20.0001370435
30.0002055653
40.0002740871
50.0003426088
100.0006852177
200.0013704353
300.002055653
400.0027408706
500.0034260883
1000.0068521766
5000.0342608829
10000.0685217659

Frequently asked questions

How many slugs is 1 gram?
1 gram equals 6.852177e-5 slug.
How do I convert grams to slugs?
Multiply the value in grams by 6.852177e-5 to get slugs.
How do I convert slugs back to grams?
Multiply the value in slugs by 14593.9029372, or use the Slug to Gram converter.
How many slugs is 100 grams?
100 grams equals 0.0068521766 slugs, because 100 × 6.852177e-5 = 0.0068521766.

Convert Gram to other weight units

Show all Gram conversions
Metric / SI (17 units)
Gram to Attogram (ag) Gram to Femtogram (fg) Gram to Picogram (pg) Gram to Nanogram (ng) Gram to Microgram (µg) Gram to Milligram (mg) Gram to Centigram (cg) Gram to Decigram (dg) Gram to Dekagram (dag) Gram to Hectogram (hg) Gram to Kilogram (kg) Gram to Quintal (metric) (q) Gram to Metric Ton (t) Gram to Gigagram (Gg) Gram to Teragram (Tg) Gram to Petagram (Pg) Gram to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Gram to Grain (gr) Gram to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Gram to Ounce (oz) Gram to Pound (lb) Gram to Clove (clove) Gram to Stone (US) (st) Gram to Stone (UK) (st) Gram to Quarter (US) (qr) Gram to Quarter (UK) (qr) Gram to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Gram to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Gram to Wey (wey) Gram to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Gram to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Gram to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Gram to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Gram to Carat (metric) (ct) Gram to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Gram to Pennyweight (dwt) Gram to Momme (mom) Gram to Mace (mace) Gram to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Gram to Troy Ounce (oz t) Gram to Tael (tael) Gram to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Gram to Ratti (ratti) Gram to Masha (masha) Gram to Tola (tola) Gram to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Gram to Seer (Ser) (seer) Gram to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Gram to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Gram to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Gram to Muon Mass (mµ) Gram to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Gram to Proton Mass (mp) Gram to Neutron Mass (mn) Gram to Deuteron Mass (md) Gram to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Gram to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Gram to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Gram to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Gram to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Gram to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Gram to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Gram to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Gram to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Gram to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Gram to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Gram to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Gram to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Gram to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Gram to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Gram to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Gram to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Gram to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Gram to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Gram to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Gram to Poundal (pdl) Gram to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Gram to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Gram to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Gram to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 g = 6.852177e-5 slug) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.