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Convert Slug to Ton (short, US)

Convert slugs to tons (short, us) instantly. 1 slug = 0.0160870243 ton (short, us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ton (short, US) 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.

Avoirdupois

Ton (short, US)

What is a ton (short, us)?

The short (US) ton equals 2,000 pounds, about 907 kilograms.

Origin of the ton (short, us)

The American ton, equal to 20 short hundredweight.

Where it is used

US industry, mining, and commodity output.

When and where it was developed

Standardized within US customary units.

Slug to Ton (short, US) conversion formula

The relationship between slugs and tons (short, us):

1 slug = 0.0160870243 sh tn
1 sh tn = 62.1619003432 slug

To convert slugs to tons (short, us), multiply the value in slugs by 0.0160870243. To reverse, multiply tons (short, us) by 62.1619003432.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in tons (short, us) 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 (short, US) to Slug converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert slugs to tons (short, us)

  1. Write down the value in slugs (slug).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0160870243.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tons (short, us) (sh tn).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ton (short, us) value by 62.1619003432.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 slug to sh tn:
1 × 0.0160870243 = 0.0160870243 sh tn

Example 2 — Convert 100 slug to sh tn:
100 × 0.0160870243 = 1.6087024278 sh tn

Slug to Ton (short, US) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting slugs to tons (short, us):

Slug [slug]Ton (short, US) [sh tn]
0.010.0001608702
0.10.0016087024
10.0160870243
20.0321740486
30.0482610728
40.0643480971
50.0804351214
100.1608702428
200.3217404856
300.4826107283
400.6434809711
500.8043512139
1001.6087024278
5008.0435121391
100016.0870242782

Frequently asked questions

How many tons (short, us) is 1 slug?
1 slug equals 0.0160870243 ton (short, us).
How do I convert slugs to tons (short, us)?
Multiply the value in slugs by 0.0160870243 to get tons (short, us).
How do I convert tons (short, us) back to slugs?
Multiply the value in tons (short, us) by 62.1619003432, or use the Ton (short, US) to Slug converter.
How many tons (short, us) is 100 slugs?
100 slugs equals 1.6087024278 tons (short, us), because 100 × 0.0160870243 = 1.6087024278.

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 = 0.0160870243 sh tn) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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