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Convert Point (1/100 carat) to Slug

Convert points (1/100 carat) to slugs instantly. 1 point (1/100 carat) = 1.370435e-7 slug — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Slug to Point (1/100 carat) 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

Troy & Apothecary

Point (1/100 carat)

What is a point (1/100 carat)?

A point equals one-hundredth of a carat, or 2 milligrams.

Origin of the point (1/100 carat)

A subdivision of the metric carat for very small stones.

Where it is used

The diamond trade, for sub-carat stones.

When and where it was developed

Adopted alongside the metric carat in the 20th-century gem trade.

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.

Point (1/100 carat) to Slug conversion formula

The relationship between points (1/100 carat) and slugs:

1 pt = 1.370435e-7 slug
1 slug = 7296951.4686000003 pt

To convert points (1/100 carat) to slugs, multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 1.370435e-7. To reverse, multiply slugs by 7296951.4686000003.

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 Point (1/100 carat) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert points (1/100 carat) to slugs

  1. Write down the value in points (1/100 carat) (pt).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.370435e-7.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in slugs (slug).
  4. To reverse, multiply the slug value by 7296951.4686000003.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 pt to slug:
1 × 1.370435e-7 = 1.370435e-7 slug

Example 2 — Convert 100 pt to slug:
100 × 1.370435e-7 = 1.370435e-5 slug

Real-world example — Hair-width scale measurements

A 70-point (1/100 carat) measurement (about the diameter of a human hair) is the kind of value materials engineers regularly express in adjacent micro-scale units like slugs for direct comparison across supplier datasheets.

70 pt × 1.370435e-7 = 9.593047e-6 slug

Real-world example — Paper and film thicknesses

At the thickness of office paper (roughly 3 points (1/100 carat)), converting between sub-millimeter units is routine for packaging and printing buyers comparing quotes from metric and US suppliers.

3 pt × 1.370435e-7 = 4.111306e-7 slug

Real-world example — Plastic-film thickness alternates

A 150-point (1/100 carat) plastic film converts cleanly to slugs — useful for packaging buyers reconciling supplier datasheets across metric and US measurement systems.

150 pt × 1.370435e-7 = 2.055653e-5 slug

Point (1/100 carat) to Slug conversion table

Standard reference values for converting points (1/100 carat) to slugs:

Point (1/100 carat) [pt]Slug [slug]
0.011.370435e-9
0.11.370435e-8
11.370435e-7
22.740871e-7
34.111306e-7
45.481741e-7
56.852177e-7
101.370435e-6
202.740871e-6
304.111306e-6
405.481741e-6
506.852177e-6
1001.370435e-5
5006.852177e-5
10000.0001370435

Frequently asked questions

How many slugs is 1 point (1/100 carat)?
1 point (1/100 carat) equals 1.370435e-7 slug.
How do I convert points (1/100 carat) to slugs?
Multiply the value in points (1/100 carat) by 1.370435e-7 to get slugs.
How do I convert slugs back to points (1/100 carat)?
Multiply the value in slugs by 7296951.4686000003, or use the Slug to Point (1/100 carat) converter.
How many slugs is 100 points (1/100 carat)?
100 points (1/100 carat) equals 1.370435e-5 slugs, because 100 × 1.370435e-7 = 1.370435e-5.

Convert Point (1/100 carat) to other weight units

Show all Point (1/100 carat) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Attogram (ag) Point (1/100 carat) to Femtogram (fg) Point (1/100 carat) to Picogram (pg) Point (1/100 carat) to Nanogram (ng) Point (1/100 carat) to Microgram (µg) Point (1/100 carat) to Milligram (mg) Point (1/100 carat) to Centigram (cg) Point (1/100 carat) to Decigram (dg) Point (1/100 carat) to Gram (g) Point (1/100 carat) to Dekagram (dag) Point (1/100 carat) to Hectogram (hg) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilogram (kg) Point (1/100 carat) to Quintal (metric) (q) Point (1/100 carat) to Metric Ton (t) Point (1/100 carat) to Gigagram (Gg) Point (1/100 carat) to Teragram (Tg) Point (1/100 carat) to Petagram (Pg) Point (1/100 carat) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Grain (gr) Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Point (1/100 carat) to Ounce (oz) Point (1/100 carat) to Pound (lb) Point (1/100 carat) to Clove (clove) Point (1/100 carat) to Stone (US) (st) Point (1/100 carat) to Stone (UK) (st) Point (1/100 carat) to Quarter (US) (qr) Point (1/100 carat) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Point (1/100 carat) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Wey (wey) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Carat (metric) (ct) Point (1/100 carat) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Point (1/100 carat) to Pennyweight (dwt) Point (1/100 carat) to Momme (mom) Point (1/100 carat) to Mace (mace) Point (1/100 carat) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Point (1/100 carat) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Point (1/100 carat) to Tael (tael) Point (1/100 carat) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Ratti (ratti) Point (1/100 carat) to Masha (masha) Point (1/100 carat) to Tola (tola) Point (1/100 carat) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Point (1/100 carat) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Point (1/100 carat) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Point (1/100 carat) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Point (1/100 carat) to Muon Mass (mµ) Point (1/100 carat) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Point (1/100 carat) to Proton Mass (mp) Point (1/100 carat) to Neutron Mass (mn) Point (1/100 carat) to Deuteron Mass (md) Point (1/100 carat) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Point (1/100 carat) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Point (1/100 carat) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Point (1/100 carat) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Point (1/100 carat) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Point (1/100 carat) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Point (1/100 carat) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Point (1/100 carat) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Point (1/100 carat) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Point (1/100 carat) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Point (1/100 carat) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Point (1/100 carat) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Point (1/100 carat) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Point (1/100 carat) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Point (1/100 carat) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Point (1/100 carat) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Point (1/100 carat) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Point (1/100 carat) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Point (1/100 carat) to Poundal (pdl) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Point (1/100 carat) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Point (1/100 carat) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Point (1/100 carat) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 pt = 1.370435e-7 slug) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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