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Convert Slug to Gigagram

Convert slugs to gigagrams instantly. 1 slug = 1.45939e-5 gigagram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Gigagram to Slug 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

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.

Metric / SI

Gigagram

What is a gigagram?

A gigagram (Gg) equals 10^6 kilograms, the same as 1,000 metric tons.

Origin of the gigagram

From the SI prefix 'giga-' (from Greek 'gigas', giant).

Where it is used

Bulk commodity, emissions, and freight accounting.

When and where it was developed

The giga- prefix entered the SI in 1960.

Slug to Gigagram conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and gigagrams:

1 slug = 1.45939e-5 Gg
1 Gg = 68521.7658568216 slug

To convert slugs to gigagrams, multiply the value in slugs by 1.45939e-5. To reverse, multiply gigagrams by 68521.7658568216.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to gigagrams

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.45939e-5.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in gigagrams (Gg).
  4. To reverse, multiply the gigagram value by 68521.7658568216.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to Gg:
1 × 1.45939e-5 = 1.45939e-5 Gg

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to Gg:
100 × 1.45939e-5 = 0.0014593903 Gg

Slug to Gigagram conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to gigagrams:

Slug [slug]Gigagram [Gg]
0.011.45939e-7
0.11.45939e-6
11.45939e-5
22.918781e-5
34.378171e-5
45.837561e-5
57.296951e-5
100.000145939
200.0002918781
300.0004378171
400.0005837561
500.0007296951
1000.0014593903
5000.0072969515
10000.0145939029

Frequently asked questions

How many gigagrams is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 1.45939e-5 gigagram.
How do I convert slugs to gigagrams?
Multiply the value in slugs by 1.45939e-5 to get gigagrams.
How do I convert gigagrams back to slugs?
Multiply the value in gigagrams by 68521.7658568216, or use the Gigagram to Slug converter.
How many gigagrams is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 0.0014593903 gigagrams, because 100 × 1.45939e-5 = 0.0014593903.

Convert Slug to other weight units

Show all Slug conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Slug to Attogram (ag) Slug to Femtogram (fg) Slug to Picogram (pg) Slug to Nanogram (ng) Slug to Microgram (µg) Slug to Milligram (mg) Slug to Centigram (cg) Slug to Decigram (dg) Slug to Gram (g) Slug to Dekagram (dag) Slug to Hectogram (hg) Slug to Kilogram (kg) Slug to Quintal (metric) (q) Slug to Metric Ton (t) Slug to Gigagram (Gg) Slug to Teragram (Tg) Slug to Petagram (Pg) Slug to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Slug to Grain (gr) Slug to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Slug to Ounce (oz) Slug to Pound (lb) Slug to Clove (clove) Slug to Stone (US) (st) Slug to Stone (UK) (st) Slug to Quarter (US) (qr) Slug to Quarter (UK) (qr) Slug to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Slug to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Slug to Wey (wey) Slug to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Slug to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Slug to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Slug to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Slug to Carat (metric) (ct) Slug to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Slug to Pennyweight (dwt) Slug to Momme (mom) Slug to Mace (mace) Slug to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Slug to Troy Ounce (oz t) Slug to Tael (tael) Slug to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Slug to Ratti (ratti) Slug to Masha (masha) Slug to Tola (tola) Slug to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Slug to Seer (Ser) (seer) Slug to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Slug to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Slug to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Slug to Muon Mass (mµ) Slug to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Slug to Proton Mass (mp) Slug to Neutron Mass (mn) Slug to Deuteron Mass (md) Slug to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Slug to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Slug to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Slug to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Slug to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Slug to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Slug to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Slug to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Slug to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Slug to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Slug to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Slug to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Slug to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Slug to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Slug to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Slug to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Slug to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Slug to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Slug to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Slug to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (4 units)
Slug to Poundal (pdl) Slug to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Slug to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Slug to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 slug = 1.45939e-5 Gg) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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