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Convert Slug to Mace

Convert slugs to maces instantly. 1 slug = 3860.8862523598 mace — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mace 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

Mace

What is a mace?

The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.

Origin of the mace

From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.

Where it is used

Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.

When and where it was developed

Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.

Slug to Mace 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 maces:

1 slug = 3860.8862523598 mace
1 mace = 0.0002590079 slug

To convert slugs to maces, multiply the value in slugs by 3860.8862523598. To reverse, multiply maces by 0.0002590079.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to maces

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 3860.8862523598.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in maces (mace).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mace value by 0.0002590079.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to mace:
1 × 3860.8862523598 = 3860.8862523598 mace

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to mace:
100 × 3860.8862523598 = 386088.6252359828 mace

Slug to Mace conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to maces:

Slug [slug]Mace [mace]
0.0138.6088625236
0.1386.088625236
13860.8862523598
27721.7725047197
311582.6587570795
415443.5450094393
519304.4312617991
1038608.8625235983
2077217.7250471966
30115826.5875707948
40154435.4500943931
50193044.3126179914
100386088.6252359828
5001930443.126179914
10003860886.252359828

Frequently asked questions

How many maces is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 3860.8862523598 mace.
How do I convert slugs to maces?
Multiply the value in slugs by 3860.8862523598 to get maces.
How do I convert maces back to slugs?
Multiply the value in maces by 0.0002590079, or use the Mace to Slug converter.
How many maces is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 386088.6252359828 maces, because 100 × 3860.8862523598 = 386088.6252359828.

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 = 3860.8862523598 mace) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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