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Convert Slug to Ton (assay) (US)

Convert slugs to tons (assay) (us) instantly. 1 slug = 500.362329234 ton (assay) (us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ton (assay) (US) to Slug converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
Mass and Weight category 2 min read Published Last reviewed Updated

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.

Force / Engineering

Ton (assay) (US)

What is a ton (assay) (us)?

The assay ton (US) equals about 29.167 grams, a mining-assay convenience unit.

Origin of the ton (assay) (us)

Devised so an assay sample's metal in milligrams reads as troy ounces per short ton.

Where it is used

Ore assaying and metallurgy.

When and where it was developed

Adopted in assay laboratories to simplify ore-grade calculation.

Slug to Ton (assay) (US) conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and tons (assay) (us):

1 slug = 500.362329234 AT
1 AT = 0.0019985517 slug

To convert slugs to tons (assay) (us), multiply the value in slugs by 500.362329234. To reverse, multiply tons (assay) (us) by 0.0019985517.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in tons (assay) (us) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Ton (assay) (US) to Slug converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert slugs to tons (assay) (us)

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 500.362329234.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tons (assay) (us) (AT).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ton (assay) (us) value by 0.0019985517.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to AT:
1 × 500.362329234 = 500.362329234 AT

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to AT:
100 × 500.362329234 = 50036.2329234019 AT

Slug to Ton (assay) (US) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to tons (assay) (us):

Slug [slug]Ton (assay) (US) [AT]
0.015.0036232923
0.150.0362329234
1500.362329234
21000.724658468
31501.0869877021
42001.4493169361
52501.8116461701
105003.6232923402
2010007.2465846804
3015010.8698770206
4020014.4931693608
5025018.116461701
10050036.2329234019
500250181.1646170098
1000500362.3292340195

Frequently asked questions

How many tons (assay) (us) is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 500.362329234 ton (assay) (us).
How do I convert slugs to tons (assay) (us)?
Multiply the value in slugs by 500.362329234 to get tons (assay) (us).
How do I convert tons (assay) (us) back to slugs?
Multiply the value in tons (assay) (us) by 0.0019985517, or use the Ton (assay) (US) to Slug converter.
How many tons (assay) (us) is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 50036.2329234019 tons (assay) (us), because 100 × 500.362329234 = 50036.2329234019.

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 = 500.362329234 AT) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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