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Convert Slug to Carat (metric)

Convert slugs to carats (metric) instantly. 1 slug = 72969.514686 carat (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Carat (metric) 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.

Troy & Apothecary

Carat (metric)

What is a carat (metric)?

The metric carat (ct) equals exactly 200 milligrams (0.0002 kg).

Origin of the carat (metric)

From Arabic 'qirat' and Greek 'keration', the carob seed once used as a counterweight.

Where it is used

The worldwide standard for gemstone and diamond mass.

When and where it was developed

The metric carat was fixed at 200 mg internationally in 1907.

Slug to Carat (metric) conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and carats (metric):

1 slug = 72969.514686 ct
1 ct = 1.370435e-5 slug

To convert slugs to carats (metric), multiply the value in slugs by 72969.514686. To reverse, multiply carats (metric) by 1.370435e-5.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to carats (metric)

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 72969.514686.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in carats (metric) (ct).
  4. To reverse, multiply the carat (metric) value by 1.370435e-5.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to ct:
1 × 72969.514686 = 72969.514686 ct

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to ct:
100 × 72969.514686 = 7296951.4685999993 ct

Slug to Carat (metric) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to carats (metric):

Slug [slug]Carat (metric) [ct]
0.01729.69514686
0.17296.9514686
172969.514686
2145939.029372
3218908.544058
4291878.058744
5364847.57343
10729695.14686
201459390.29372
302189085.4405799997
402918780.5874399999
503648475.7342999997
1007296951.4685999993
5003.648476e+7
10007.296951e+7

Frequently asked questions

How many carats (metric) is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 72969.514686 carat (metric).
How do I convert slugs to carats (metric)?
Multiply the value in slugs by 72969.514686 to get carats (metric).
How do I convert carats (metric) back to slugs?
Multiply the value in carats (metric) by 1.370435e-5, or use the Carat (metric) to Slug converter.
How many carats (metric) is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 7296951.4685999993 carats (metric), because 100 × 72969.514686 = 7296951.4685999993.

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 = 72969.514686 ct) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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