Convert Slug to Grain
Slug
The slug is a unit of mass used in the imperial system and the U.S. customary system, primarily in the context of physics and engineering. It is defined as the mass that will accelerate by 1 foot per second squared (1 ft/s²) when a force of 1 pound-force is applied. One slug is approximately 14.5939 kilograms.
The slug was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, which was developed to be more consistent with the principles of mechanics, particularly Newton's second law of motion. The term "slug" was chosen because it represented a unit of mass that would help express the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration in a way that was easier to apply in engineering and scientific calculations. The slug is used primarily in the U.S. and some engineering contexts, but it is less common in everyday measurements, where the pound is typically used for mass and weight.
Grain
The grain (gr) is a unit of mass used in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as 1/7000 of a pound or approximately 64.79891 milligrams. The grain is one of the smallest units of mass commonly used and is primarily employed in measuring the weight of precious metals, gemstones, and ammunition (such as bullets).
The grain traces its origins to ancient times and was originally based on the weight of a single grain of cereal, such as barley or wheat, which was used as a reference for small weight measurements. The term "grain" comes from the Latin "granum", meaning "grain" or "seed." The grain was used as a standard measure in ancient civilizations, including the Romans, and its use continued throughout medieval Europe. Over time, it was standardized in the 14th century as part of the Avoirdupois system and has remained in use for very precise measurements in modern times, especially in scientific fields, medicine, and the firearm industry.
Convert Slug to other weight-converter units
1 Slug = 14.593902937 Kilogram
1 Slug = 14593.902937 Gram
1 Slug = 14593902.937 Milligram
1 Slug = 0.0145939029 Metric Ton
1 Slug = 0.0143634145 Long Ton
1 Slug = 0.0160870243 Short Ton
1 Slug = 32.174048556 Pound
1 Slug = 514.7847769 Ounce
1 Slug = 72969.514686 Carat
1 Slug = 2.5739238845 Stone (US)
1 Slug = 2.2981463255 Stone (UK)
1 Slug = 225218.33989 Grain
1 Slug = 1 Slug
1 Slug = 0.1459390294 Quintal
1 Slug = 1.2869619423 Quarter (US)
1 Slug = 1.1490731627 Quarter (UK)
1 Slug = 0.3217404856 Hundredweight (US)
1 Slug = 0.2872682907 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Slug = 500.36232923 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Slug = 446.75213073 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Slug = 0.0145939029 Tonne
1 Slug = 0.0000145939 Kiloton
1 Slug = 8.788701762e+27 Dalton
1 Slug = 1.4881639436 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Slug = 0.0321740486 Kilopound