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Convert Slug to Masha

Convert slugs to mashas instantly. 1 slug = 15014.5552206277 masha — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Masha 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.

Indian / South Asian

Masha

What is a masha?

The masha equals about 0.972 gram, or eight ratti.

Origin of the masha

A traditional Indian mass unit in the ratti-masha-tola chain.

Where it is used

Small jewelry and gemstone weights in South Asia.

When and where it was developed

Part of the ancient Indian weight system dating to the Indus Valley era.

Slug to Masha 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 mashas:

1 slug = 15014.5552206277 masha
1 masha = 6.660204e-5 slug

To convert slugs to mashas, multiply the value in slugs by 15014.5552206277. To reverse, multiply mashas by 6.660204e-5.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to mashas

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 15014.5552206277.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in mashas (masha).
  4. To reverse, multiply the masha value by 6.660204e-5.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to masha:
1 × 15014.5552206277 = 15014.5552206277 masha

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to masha:
100 × 15014.5552206277 = 1501455.5220627671 masha

Slug to Masha conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to mashas:

Slug [slug]Masha [masha]
0.01150.1455522063
0.11501.4555220628
115014.5552206277
230029.1104412553
345043.665661883
460058.2208825107
575072.7761031384
10150145.5522062767
20300291.1044125534
30450436.6566188302
40600582.2088251068
50750727.7610313835
1001501455.5220627671
5007507277.6103138356
10001.501456e+7

Frequently asked questions

How many mashas is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 15014.5552206277 masha.
How do I convert slugs to mashas?
Multiply the value in slugs by 15014.5552206277 to get mashas.
How do I convert mashas back to slugs?
Multiply the value in mashas by 6.660204e-5, or use the Masha to Slug converter.
How many mashas is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 1501455.5220627671 mashas, because 100 × 15014.5552206277 = 1501455.5220627671.

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 = 15014.5552206277 masha) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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