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Convert Slug to Scruple (apothecary)

Convert slugs to scruples (apothecary) instantly. 1 slug = 11260.9169947457 scruple (apothecary) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Scruple (apothecary) 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.

Troy & Apothecary

Scruple (apothecary)

What is a scruple (apothecary)?

The apothecary scruple equals 20 grains, about 1.296 grams.

Origin of the scruple (apothecary)

From Latin 'scrupulus', a small sharp pebble used as a tiny weight.

Where it is used

Historical apothecary dosing of powders.

When and where it was developed

Part of the apothecaries' system used through the 19th century.

Slug to Scruple (apothecary) conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and scruples (apothecary):

1 slug = 11260.9169947457 s ap
1 s ap = 8.880271e-5 slug

To convert slugs to scruples (apothecary), multiply the value in slugs by 11260.9169947457. To reverse, multiply scruples (apothecary) by 8.880271e-5.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to scruples (apothecary)

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 11260.9169947457.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in scruples (apothecary) (s ap).
  4. To reverse, multiply the scruple (apothecary) value by 8.880271e-5.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to s ap:
1 × 11260.9169947457 = 11260.9169947457 s ap

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to s ap:
100 × 11260.9169947457 = 1126091.6994745745 s ap

Slug to Scruple (apothecary) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to scruples (apothecary):

Slug [slug]Scruple (apothecary) [s ap]
0.01112.6091699475
0.11126.0916994746
111260.9169947457
222521.8339894915
333782.7509842372
445043.667978983
556304.5849737287
10112609.1699474574
20225218.3398949149
30337827.5098423723
40450436.6797898298
50563045.8497372873
1001126091.6994745745
5005630458.4973728722
10001.126092e+7

Frequently asked questions

How many scruples (apothecary) is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 11260.9169947457 scruple (apothecary).
How do I convert slugs to scruples (apothecary)?
Multiply the value in slugs by 11260.9169947457 to get scruples (apothecary).
How do I convert scruples (apothecary) back to slugs?
Multiply the value in scruples (apothecary) by 8.880271e-5, or use the Scruple (apothecary) to Slug converter.
How many scruples (apothecary) is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 1126091.6994745745 scruples (apothecary), because 100 × 11260.9169947457 = 1126091.6994745745.

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 = 11260.9169947457 s ap) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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