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Convert Slug to Quintal (metric)

Convert slugs to quintals (metric) instantly. 1 slug = 0.1459390294 quintal (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quintal (metric) 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.

Metric / SI

Quintal (metric)

What is a quintal (metric)?

The metric quintal (q) equals 100 kilograms.

Origin of the quintal (metric)

From Latin 'centenarius' (hundredweight) via Arabic 'qintar'.

Where it is used

Agriculture across India, Europe, and Latin America for grain and produce.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 100 kg with the spread of the metric system in the 19th century.

Slug to Quintal (metric) conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and quintals (metric):

1 slug = 0.1459390294 q
1 q = 6.8521765857 slug

To convert slugs to quintals (metric), multiply the value in slugs by 0.1459390294. To reverse, multiply quintals (metric) by 6.8521765857.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to quintals (metric)

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.1459390294.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in quintals (metric) (q).
  4. To reverse, multiply the quintal (metric) value by 6.8521765857.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to q:
1 × 0.1459390294 = 0.1459390294 q

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to q:
100 × 0.1459390294 = 14.5939029372 q

Slug to Quintal (metric) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to quintals (metric):

Slug [slug]Quintal (metric) [q]
0.010.0014593903
0.10.0145939029
10.1459390294
20.2918780587
30.4378170881
40.5837561175
50.7296951469
101.4593902937
202.9187805874
304.3781708812
405.8375611749
507.2969514686
10014.5939029372
50072.969514686
1000145.939029372

Frequently asked questions

How many quintals (metric) is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 0.1459390294 quintal (metric).
How do I convert slugs to quintals (metric)?
Multiply the value in slugs by 0.1459390294 to get quintals (metric).
How do I convert quintals (metric) back to slugs?
Multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 6.8521765857, or use the Quintal (metric) to Slug converter.
How many quintals (metric) is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 14.5939029372 quintals (metric), because 100 × 0.1459390294 = 14.5939029372.

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 = 0.1459390294 q) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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