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Convert Slug to Pennyweight

Convert slugs to pennyweights instantly. 1 slug = 9384.0977369861 pennyweight — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Pennyweight 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

Pennyweight

What is a pennyweight?

The pennyweight (dwt) equals one-twentieth of a troy ounce, 24 grains (about 1.555 g).

Origin of the pennyweight

From the mass of a medieval English silver penny; symbol dwt from 'denarius weight'.

Where it is used

Jewelry making and precious-metal scrap valuation in the US.

When and where it was developed

Derived from the medieval English coinage system.

Slug to Pennyweight conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and pennyweights:

1 slug = 9384.0977369861 dwt
1 dwt = 0.0001065633 slug

To convert slugs to pennyweights, multiply the value in slugs by 9384.0977369861. To reverse, multiply pennyweights by 0.0001065633.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to pennyweights

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 9384.0977369861.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in pennyweights (dwt).
  4. To reverse, multiply the pennyweight value by 0.0001065633.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to dwt:
1 × 9384.0977369861 = 9384.0977369861 dwt

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to dwt:
100 × 9384.0977369861 = 938409.7736986052 dwt

Slug to Pennyweight conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to pennyweights:

Slug [slug]Pennyweight [dwt]
0.0193.8409773699
0.1938.4097736986
19384.0977369861
218768.1954739721
328152.2932109582
437536.3909479442
546920.4886849303
1093840.9773698605
20187681.954739721
30281522.9321095815
40375363.9094794421
50469204.8868493026
100938409.7736986052
5004692048.8684930261
10009384097.7369860522

Frequently asked questions

How many pennyweights is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 9384.0977369861 pennyweight.
How do I convert slugs to pennyweights?
Multiply the value in slugs by 9384.0977369861 to get pennyweights.
How do I convert pennyweights back to slugs?
Multiply the value in pennyweights by 0.0001065633, or use the Pennyweight to Slug converter.
How many pennyweights is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 938409.7736986052 pennyweights, because 100 × 9384.0977369861 = 938409.7736986052.

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 = 9384.0977369861 dwt) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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