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Convert Slug to Dekagram

Convert slugs to dekagrams instantly. 1 slug = 1459.39029372 dekagram — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dekagram 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

Dekagram

What is a dekagram?

A dekagram (dag) equals 0.01 kilogram, or 10 grams.

Origin of the dekagram

From the SI prefix 'deka-' (from Greek 'deka', ten).

Where it is used

Widely used in Central and Eastern European cooking and shops (dag/dkg).

When and where it was developed

Part of the original metric system introduced in 1795.

Slug to Dekagram conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and dekagrams:

1 slug = 1459.39029372 dag
1 dag = 0.0006852177 slug

To convert slugs to dekagrams, multiply the value in slugs by 1459.39029372. To reverse, multiply dekagrams by 0.0006852177.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to dekagrams

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1459.39029372.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in dekagrams (dag).
  4. To reverse, multiply the dekagram value by 0.0006852177.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to dag:
1 × 1459.39029372 = 1459.39029372 dag

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to dag:
100 × 1459.39029372 = 145939.029372 dag

Slug to Dekagram conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to dekagrams:

Slug [slug]Dekagram [dag]
0.0114.5939029372
0.1145.939029372
11459.39029372
22918.78058744
34378.17088116
45837.56117488
57296.9514686
1014593.9029372
2029187.8058744
3043781.7088116
4058375.6117488
5072969.514686
100145939.029372
500729695.1468599999
10001459390.2937199997

Frequently asked questions

How many dekagrams is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 1459.39029372 dekagram.
How do I convert slugs to dekagrams?
Multiply the value in slugs by 1459.39029372 to get dekagrams.
How do I convert dekagrams back to slugs?
Multiply the value in dekagrams by 0.0006852177, or use the Dekagram to Slug converter.
How many dekagrams is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 145939.029372 dekagrams, because 100 × 1459.39029372 = 145939.029372.

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 = 1459.39029372 dag) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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