Convert Slug to Metric Ton
Convert slugs to metric tons instantly. 1 slug = 0.0145939029 metric ton — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Metric Ton to Slug converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Slug
The slug is the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s^2 under a force of one pound-force, about 14.59 kg.
Coined in the early 20th century for the British gravitational (engineering) system.
US and British engineering dynamics.
Introduced in the British gravitational system of units.
Metric Ton
The metric ton (t) equals exactly 1,000 kilograms; it is also called the tonne.
From 'tun', a large medieval cask; 'metric' distinguishes it from imperial tons.
The global standard for trade, freight, and heavy industry.
Recognized internationally with the spread of the metric system in the late 19th century.
Slug to Metric Ton conversion formula
The relationship between slugs and metric tons:
To convert slugs to metric tons, multiply the value in slugs by 0.0145939029. To reverse, multiply metric tons by 68.5217658568.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in metric tons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Metric Ton to Slug converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert slugs to metric tons
- Write down the value in slugs (slug).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0145939029.
- The product is the equivalent value in metric tons (t).
- To reverse, multiply the metric ton value by 68.5217658568.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to t:
1 × 0.0145939029 = 0.0145939029 t
Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to t:
100 × 0.0145939029 = 1.4593902937 t
Slug to Metric Ton conversion table
Standard reference values for converting slugs to metric tons:
| Slug [slug] | Metric Ton [t] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000145939 |
| 0.1 | 0.0014593903 |
| 1 | 0.0145939029 |
| 2 | 0.0291878059 |
| 3 | 0.0437817088 |
| 4 | 0.0583756117 |
| 5 | 0.0729695147 |
| 10 | 0.1459390294 |
| 20 | 0.2918780587 |
| 30 | 0.4378170881 |
| 40 | 0.5837561175 |
| 50 | 0.7296951469 |
| 100 | 1.4593902937 |
| 500 | 7.2969514686 |
| 1000 | 14.5939029372 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 slug = 0.0145939029 t) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.