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Convert Slug to Clove

Convert slugs to cloves instantly. 1 slug = 4.0217560696 clove — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Clove 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.

Avoirdupois

Clove

What is a clove?

The clove was an English trade weight equal to 7 or 8 pounds (here 8 lb, about 3.63 kg).

Origin of the clove

A medieval English unit for weighing wool and cheese.

Where it is used

Obsolete; historical English wool and dairy commerce.

When and where it was developed

Defined by the Statute of 1430 under Henry VI.

Slug to Clove conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between slugs and cloves:

1 slug = 4.0217560696 clove
1 clove = 0.2486476014 slug

To convert slugs to cloves, multiply the value in slugs by 4.0217560696. To reverse, multiply cloves by 0.2486476014.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to cloves

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 4.0217560696.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in cloves (clove).
  4. To reverse, multiply the clove value by 0.2486476014.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to clove:
1 × 4.0217560696 = 4.0217560696 clove

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to clove:
100 × 4.0217560696 = 402.1756069552 clove

Slug to Clove conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to cloves:

Slug [slug]Clove [clove]
0.010.0402175607
0.10.402175607
14.0217560696
28.0435121391
312.0652682087
416.0870242782
520.1087803478
1040.2175606955
2080.435121391
30120.6526820866
40160.8702427821
50201.0878034776
100402.1756069552
5002010.878034776
10004021.7560695521

Frequently asked questions

How many cloves is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 4.0217560696 clove.
How do I convert slugs to cloves?
Multiply the value in slugs by 4.0217560696 to get cloves.
How do I convert cloves back to slugs?
Multiply the value in cloves by 0.2486476014, or use the Clove to Slug converter.
How many cloves is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 402.1756069552 cloves, because 100 × 4.0217560696 = 402.1756069552.

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 = 4.0217560696 clove) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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