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Convert Slug to Seer (Ser)

Convert slugs to seers (ser) instantly. 1 slug = 15.6401625597 seer (ser) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Seer (Ser) to Slug converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
Mass and Weight category 2 min read Published Last reviewed Updated

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

Seer (Ser)

What is a seer (ser)?

The seer (ser) equals about 933 grams, or eighty tola (close to one kilogram).

Origin of the seer (ser)

From Hindi/Urdu 'ser', a major pre-metric trade weight.

Where it is used

Historical grain, milk, and produce trade across South Asia.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in British India; aligned near 1 kg after metrication.

Slug to Seer (Ser) 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 seers (ser):

1 slug = 15.6401625597 seer
1 seer = 0.0639379544 slug

To convert slugs to seers (ser), multiply the value in slugs by 15.6401625597. To reverse, multiply seers (ser) by 0.0639379544.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to seers (ser)

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 15.6401625597.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in seers (ser) (seer).
  4. To reverse, multiply the seer (ser) value by 0.0639379544.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to seer:
1 × 15.6401625597 = 15.6401625597 seer

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to seer:
100 × 15.6401625597 = 1564.0162559748 seer

Slug to Seer (Ser) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to seers (ser):

Slug [slug]Seer (Ser) [seer]
0.010.1564016256
0.11.564016256
115.6401625597
231.2803251195
346.9204876792
462.560650239
578.2008127987
10156.4016255975
20312.803251195
30469.2048767924
40625.6065023899
50782.0081279874
1001564.0162559748
5007820.0812798741
100015640.1625597481

Frequently asked questions

How many seers (ser) is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 15.6401625597 seer (ser).
How do I convert slugs to seers (ser)?
Multiply the value in slugs by 15.6401625597 to get seers (ser).
How do I convert seers (ser) back to slugs?
Multiply the value in seers (ser) by 0.0639379544, or use the Seer (Ser) to Slug converter.
How many seers (ser) is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 1564.0162559748 seers (ser), because 100 × 15.6401625597 = 1564.0162559748.

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 = 15.6401625597 seer) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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