A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams.
Carats to Slugs
Convert carats (ct) to slugs (slug) instantly. Free online weight converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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A slug is an imperial mass unit.
slug = ct × 1.37043531714e-05
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Formula
slug = ct × 1.37043531714e-05
ct = slug ÷ 1.37043531714e-05
Conversion table
| 1 ct | 0.000014 slug |
| 5 ct | 0.000069 slug |
| 10 ct | 0.000137 slug |
| 20 ct | 0.000274 slug |
| 50 ct | 0.000685 slug |
| 100 ct | 0.001370 slug |
| 500 ct | 0.006852 slug |
| 1000 ct | 0.013704 slug |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the carat (ct). A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the slug (slug). A slug is an imperial mass unit.
How do I convert carats to slugs?
Multiply the number of carats by 1.37043531714e-05 to get the equivalent value in slugs. For example, 5 ct × 1.37043531714e-05 = 0.000069 slug.
Is the carat to slug conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses a fixed factor of 1.37043531714e-05, so results are precise and consistent every time you use it.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used in everyday measurement, shipping and logistics, scientific and industrial work, and any context where you need to switch between carat and slug values.
Can I convert slugs back to carats?
Yes. Multiply the slugs value by 72969.514686, or divide it by 1.37043531714e-05, to convert back to carats.
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About this conversion
This page converts carats (ct) into slugs (slug) using the Universal Converter's mass conversion engine.
Carat-to-Slug conversions are useful for everyday calculations, scientific work, shipping, and any task that mixes different weight or mass units.
The formula is slug = ct × 1.37043531714e-05, based on the standard definitions of carat and slug.
Because the conversion factor is fixed, results stay consistent and repeatable no matter how many times you calculate them.
Carat: A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams. Slug: A slug is an imperial mass unit.