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Convert Slug to Ratti

Convert slugs to rattis instantly. 1 slug = 120114.4274666667 ratti — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ratti 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

Ratti

What is a ratti?

The ratti equals about 0.1215 gram, the smallest traditional South Asian weight.

Origin of the ratti

Based on the seed of the Gunja plant (Abrus precatorius), or 'raktika' in Sanskrit.

Where it is used

Gemstones and gold in Indian and South Asian jewelry.

When and where it was developed

One of the oldest weight units of the Indian subcontinent, later standardized.

Slug to Ratti 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 rattis:

1 slug = 120114.4274666667 ratti
1 ratti = 8.325395e-6 slug

To convert slugs to rattis, multiply the value in slugs by 120114.4274666667. To reverse, multiply rattis by 8.325395e-6.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to rattis

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 120114.4274666667.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in rattis (ratti).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ratti value by 8.325395e-6.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to ratti:
1 × 120114.4274666667 = 120114.4274666667 ratti

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to ratti:
100 × 120114.4274666667 = 1.201144e+7 ratti

Slug to Ratti conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to rattis:

Slug [slug]Ratti [ratti]
0.011201.1442746667
0.112011.4427466667
1120114.4274666667
2240228.8549333333
3360343.2824
4480457.7098666666
5600572.1373333333
101201144.2746666665
202402288.549333333
303603432.824
404804577.0986666661
506005721.3733333331
1001.201144e+7
5006.005721e+7
10001.201144e+8

Frequently asked questions

How many rattis is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 120114.4274666667 ratti.
How do I convert slugs to rattis?
Multiply the value in slugs by 120114.4274666667 to get rattis.
How do I convert rattis back to slugs?
Multiply the value in rattis by 8.325395e-6, or use the Ratti to Slug converter.
How many rattis is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 1.201144e+7 rattis, because 100 × 120114.4274666667 = 1.201144e+7.

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 = 120114.4274666667 ratti) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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