Convert Slug to Momme
Convert slugs to mommes instantly. 1 slug = 3891.70744992 momme — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Momme 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.
Momme
The momme (mom) equals 3.75 grams.
A traditional Japanese mass unit (Japanese 'monme').
Pearls, and as the standard weight grade for silk fabric.
Part of the traditional Japanese shakkanho system.
Slug to Momme 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 mommes:
To convert slugs to mommes, multiply the value in slugs by 3891.70744992. To reverse, multiply mommes by 0.0002569566.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in mommes updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Momme to Slug converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert slugs to mommes
- Write down the value in slugs (slug).
- Multiply that value by the factor 3891.70744992.
- The product is the equivalent value in mommes (mom).
- To reverse, multiply the momme value by 0.0002569566.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to mom:
1 × 3891.70744992 = 3891.70744992 mom
Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to mom:
100 × 3891.70744992 = 389170.744992 mom
Slug to Momme conversion table
Standard reference values for converting slugs to mommes:
| Slug [slug] | Momme [mom] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 38.9170744992 |
| 0.1 | 389.170744992 |
| 1 | 3891.70744992 |
| 2 | 7783.41489984 |
| 3 | 11675.12234976 |
| 4 | 15566.82979968 |
| 5 | 19458.5372496 |
| 10 | 38917.0744992 |
| 20 | 77834.1489984 |
| 30 | 116751.2234976 |
| 40 | 155668.2979968 |
| 50 | 194585.372496 |
| 100 | 389170.744992 |
| 500 | 1945853.72496 |
| 1000 | 3891707.44992 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 slug = 3891.70744992 mom) 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.