Convert Slug to Ton (long, UK)
Convert slugs to tons (long, uk) instantly. 1 slug = 0.0143634145 ton (long, uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ton (long, UK) 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.
Ton (long, UK)
The long (UK) ton equals 2,240 pounds, about 1,016 kilograms.
The British imperial ton, equal to 20 long hundredweight.
UK shipping and historical heavy industry.
Standardized within the British imperial system.
Slug to Ton (long, UK) conversion formula
The relationship between slugs and tons (long, uk):
To convert slugs to tons (long, uk), multiply the value in slugs by 0.0143634145. To reverse, multiply tons (long, uk) by 69.6213283843.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in tons (long, 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 Ton (long, UK) to Slug converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert slugs to tons (long, uk)
- Write down the value in slugs (slug).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0143634145.
- The product is the equivalent value in tons (long, uk) (long tn).
- To reverse, multiply the ton (long, uk) value by 69.6213283843.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to long tn:
1 × 0.0143634145 = 0.0143634145 long tn
Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to long tn:
100 × 0.0143634145 = 1.4363414534 long tn
Slug to Ton (long, UK) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting slugs to tons (long, uk):
| Slug [slug] | Ton (long, UK) [long tn] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001436341 |
| 0.1 | 0.0014363415 |
| 1 | 0.0143634145 |
| 2 | 0.0287268291 |
| 3 | 0.0430902436 |
| 4 | 0.0574536581 |
| 5 | 0.0718170727 |
| 10 | 0.1436341453 |
| 20 | 0.2872682907 |
| 30 | 0.430902436 |
| 40 | 0.5745365814 |
| 50 | 0.7181707267 |
| 100 | 1.4363414534 |
| 500 | 7.1817072671 |
| 1000 | 14.3634145341 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 slug = 0.0143634145 long tn) 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
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- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
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