Gram to Slug Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool

Convert grams to slugs with our free online weight converter.

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Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Gram).
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How to Convert Gram to Slug

Converting Gram to Slug involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.

Formula:

1 Gram = 0.0000685218 slugs

Example Calculation:

Convert 5 grams: 5 × 0.0000685218 = 0.000342609 slugs

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What is a Gram and a Slug?

The gram is a unit of mass in the metric system. Originally defined as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density, it is now defined as 1/1000 of a kilogram.

The slug is a unit of mass in the Foot-Pound-Second (FPS) system of units, primarily used in Imperial and US customary systems. It is defined as the mass that accelerates by 1 foot per second squared (1 ft/s²) when a force of one pound-force (lbf) is exerted on it. It's approximately 14.5939 kilograms.

Note: The Gram is part of the metric (SI) system, primarily used globally in science and trade. The Slug belongs to the imperial/US customary system.

History of the Gram and Slug

Introduced in France after the French Revolution as part of the metric system. It became a fundamental unit for scientific measurement.

The term "slug" was coined by Arthur Mason Worthington around 1900. It was derived from the concept of inertia (sluggishness) and designed to simplify calculations in Newtonian mechanics (F=ma) when using imperial units of force (lbf) and acceleration (ft/s²).

Common Uses for grams and slugs

Explore the typical applications for both Gram (metric) and Slug (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.

Common Uses for grams

Cooking & Baking: Standard unit worldwide for measuring dry ingredients like flour, sugar, spices, and non-liquid items like butter.
Groceries: Used for labeling the net weight of many packaged food products (e.g., cereal boxes, canned goods, snacks).
Science: Common unit for mass measurements in chemistry labs, biology, and physics experiments.
Jewelry & Precious Metals: Often used to measure the weight of gold, silver, and gemstones.
Postal Services: Used globally for determining the weight and cost of letters and small parcels.

Common Uses for slugs

Engineering (primarily aerospace and dynamics): Used in calculations involving force, mass, and acceleration within the Imperial system.
Physics Education: Sometimes used when teaching mechanics with Imperial units.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Gram (g)

Is the gram part of the metric system?

Yes, the gram (g) is a fundamental unit of mass in the metric system, equivalent to 1/1000 of a kilogram.

What is a gram commonly used for?

It's widely used for measuring small masses, especially in cooking, groceries, science labs, and for weighing precious metals.

How many grams are in a kilogram?

There are exactly 1000 grams (g) in 1 kilogram (kg).

About Slug (sl)

How is the slug defined?

It's defined by Newton's second law (F=ma). 1 slug = 1 lbf / (1 ft/s²).

How many pounds-mass are in a slug?

One slug is approximately equal to 32.174 pounds-mass (lbm). This value corresponds to the standard acceleration due to gravity (g) in ft/s².

Why is the slug unit used?

It simplifies calculations in the F=ma formula when using pounds-force (lbf) and feet/second² (ft/s²) for acceleration, avoiding the need for a gravitational constant (g) in the equation.

Conversion Table: Gram to Slug

Gram (g)	Slug (sl)
1	0
5	0
10	0.001
25	0.002
50	0.003
100	0.007
500	0.034
1,000	0.069

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