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Convert Slug to Stone (UK)

Convert slugs to stones (uk) instantly. 1 slug = 2.2981463255 stone (uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Stone (UK) 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

Stone (UK)

What is a stone (uk)?

The UK stone (st) equals 14 pounds, about 6.35 kilograms.

Origin of the stone (uk)

From standardized market 'stones' once used for weighing goods.

Where it is used

Body weight in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

When and where it was developed

Fixed at 14 pounds by British statute in 1835.

Slug to Stone (UK) conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and stones (uk):

1 slug = 2.2981463255 st
1 st = 0.4351333024 slug

To convert slugs to stones (uk), multiply the value in slugs by 2.2981463255. To reverse, multiply stones (uk) by 0.4351333024.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert slugs to stones (uk)

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 2.2981463255.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in stones (uk) (st).
  4. To reverse, multiply the stone (uk) value by 0.4351333024.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to st:
1 × 2.2981463255 = 2.2981463255 st

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to st:
100 × 2.2981463255 = 229.8146325458 st

Slug to Stone (UK) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to stones (uk):

Slug [slug]Stone (UK) [st]
0.010.0229814633
0.10.2298146325
12.2981463255
24.5962926509
36.8944389764
49.1925853018
511.4907316273
1022.9814632546
2045.9629265092
3068.9443897637
4091.9258530183
50114.9073162729
100229.8146325458
5001149.0731627292
10002298.1463254583

Frequently asked questions

How many stones (uk) is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 2.2981463255 stone (uk).
How do I convert slugs to stones (uk)?
Multiply the value in slugs by 2.2981463255 to get stones (uk).
How do I convert stones (uk) back to slugs?
Multiply the value in stones (uk) by 0.4351333024, or use the Stone (UK) to Slug converter.
How many stones (uk) is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 229.8146325458 stones (uk), because 100 × 2.2981463255 = 229.8146325458.

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 = 2.2981463255 st) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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