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Convert Slug to Kilogram-force square second/meter

Convert slugs to kilogram-force square second/meters instantly. 1 slug = 1.4881639436 kilogram-force square second/meter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Kilogram-force square second/meter 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.

Force / Engineering

Kilogram-force square second/meter

What is a kilogram-force square second/meter?

The kilogram-force second-squared per meter (the hyl or TME) is about 9.807 kg.

Origin of the kilogram-force square second/meter

The mass unit of the metric gravitational (technical) system.

Where it is used

Older continental European engineering practice.

When and where it was developed

Used in the metric technical system before SI adoption.

Slug to Kilogram-force square second/meter conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and kilogram-force square second/meters:

1 slug = 1.4881639436 hyl
1 hyl = 0.6719689751 slug

To convert slugs to kilogram-force square second/meters, multiply the value in slugs by 1.4881639436. To reverse, multiply kilogram-force square second/meters by 0.6719689751.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in kilogram-force square second/meters updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Kilogram-force square second/meter to Slug converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert slugs to kilogram-force square second/meters

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.4881639436.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in kilogram-force square second/meters (hyl).
  4. To reverse, multiply the kilogram-force square second/meter value by 0.6719689751.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to hyl:
1 × 1.4881639436 = 1.4881639436 hyl

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to hyl:
100 × 1.4881639436 = 148.8163943569 hyl

Slug to Kilogram-force square second/meter conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to kilogram-force square second/meters:

Slug [slug]Kilogram-force square second/meter [hyl]
0.010.0148816394
0.10.1488163944
11.4881639436
22.9763278871
34.4644918307
45.9526557743
57.4408197178
1014.8816394357
2029.7632788714
3044.6449183071
4059.5265577428
5074.4081971784
100148.8163943569
500744.0819717845
10001488.1639435689

Frequently asked questions

How many kilogram-force square second/meters is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 1.4881639436 kilogram-force square second/meter.
How do I convert slugs to kilogram-force square second/meters?
Multiply the value in slugs by 1.4881639436 to get kilogram-force square second/meters.
How do I convert kilogram-force square second/meters back to slugs?
Multiply the value in kilogram-force square second/meters by 0.6719689751, or use the Kilogram-force square second/meter to Slug converter.
How many kilogram-force square second/meters is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 148.8163943569 kilogram-force square second/meters, because 100 × 1.4881639436 = 148.8163943569.

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 = 1.4881639436 hyl) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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