Convert Slug to Earth's Mass
Convert slugs to earth's mass instantly. 1 slug = 2.442085e-24 earth's mass — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Earth's Mass to Slug converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Slug
The slug is the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s^2 under a force of one pound-force, about 14.59 kg.
Coined in the early 20th century for the British gravitational (engineering) system.
US and British engineering dynamics.
Introduced in the British gravitational system of units.
Earth's Mass
The Earth mass (M(E)) is about 5.976E24 kg.
Adopted as a convenient unit for the masses of terrestrial planets.
Astronomy and planetary science.
Refined over centuries since Cavendish first 'weighed the Earth' in 1798.
Slug to Earth's Mass 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 earth's mass:
To convert slugs to earth's mass, multiply the value in slugs by 2.442085e-24. To reverse, multiply earth's mass by 4.094861e+23.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in earth's mass updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Earth's Mass to Slug converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert slugs to earth's mass
- Write down the value in slugs (slug).
- Multiply that value by the factor 2.442085e-24.
- The product is the equivalent value in earth's mass (M⊕).
- To reverse, multiply the earth's mass value by 4.094861e+23.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to M⊕:
1 × 2.442085e-24 = 2.442085e-24 M⊕
Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to M⊕:
100 × 2.442085e-24 = 2.442085e-22 M⊕
Slug to Earth's Mass conversion table
Standard reference values for converting slugs to earth's mass:
| Slug [slug] | Earth's Mass [M⊕] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 2.442085e-26 |
| 0.1 | 2.442085e-25 |
| 1 | 2.442085e-24 |
| 2 | 4.884171e-24 |
| 3 | 7.326256e-24 |
| 4 | 9.768342e-24 |
| 5 | 1.221043e-23 |
| 10 | 2.442085e-23 |
| 20 | 4.884171e-23 |
| 30 | 7.326256e-23 |
| 40 | 9.768342e-23 |
| 50 | 1.221043e-22 |
| 100 | 2.442085e-22 |
| 500 | 1.221043e-21 |
| 1000 | 2.442085e-21 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 slug = 2.442085e-24 M⊕) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.