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Convert Slug to Ounce

Convert slugs to ounces instantly. 1 slug = 514.7847773566 ounce — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ounce 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.

Avoirdupois

Ounce

What is a ounce?

The (avoirdupois) ounce (oz) equals one-sixteenth of a pound, about 28.35 grams.

Origin of the ounce

From Latin 'uncia', meaning a twelfth part.

Where it is used

US food portions, postal weights, and boxing weight classes.

When and where it was developed

Standardized as 1/16 of the international pound from 1959.

Slug to Ounce conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and ounces:

1 slug = 514.7847773566 oz
1 oz = 0.0019425594 slug

To convert slugs to ounces, multiply the value in slugs by 514.7847773566. To reverse, multiply ounces by 0.0019425594.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to ounces

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 514.7847773566.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in ounces (oz).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ounce value by 0.0019425594.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to oz:
1 × 514.7847773566 = 514.7847773566 oz

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to oz:
100 × 514.7847773566 = 51478.4777356625 oz

Slug to Ounce conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to ounces:

Slug [slug]Ounce [oz]
0.015.1478477736
0.151.4784777357
1514.7847773566
21029.5695547133
31544.3543320699
42059.1391094265
52573.9238867831
105147.8477735663
2010295.6955471325
3015443.5433206988
4020591.391094265
5025739.2388678313
10051478.4777356625
500257392.3886783126
1000514784.7773566251

Frequently asked questions

How many ounces is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 514.7847773566 ounce.
How do I convert slugs to ounces?
Multiply the value in slugs by 514.7847773566 to get ounces.
How do I convert ounces back to slugs?
Multiply the value in ounces by 0.0019425594, or use the Ounce to Slug converter.
How many ounces is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 51478.4777356625 ounces, because 100 × 514.7847773566 = 51478.4777356625.

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 = 514.7847773566 oz) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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