A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams.
Carats to Slugs Converter — ct to slug
Convert Carat (ct) to Slug (slug) using the exact conversion factor (1 carat = 0.0000137044 slug). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Carats to Slugs converter
Converter
Mass/Weight Converter
Convert SI mass, imperial weight, jewelry, atomic, and astronomy mass units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A slug is an imperial mass unit.
Result = input x 0.0002 / 14.59390294.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Carats to Slugs
Weight conversions between Carat and Slug come up constantly in everyday commerce, shipping, and cooking, since US packaging is usually labeled in pounds while most of the rest of the world uses kilograms. Specifically: A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams, and a slug is an imperial mass unit.
Formula
slugs = carats × 0.0000137043531714
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 carat equals 0.0002 base units, and 1 slug equals 14.5939029372 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct carat-to-slug factor of 0.0000137043531714.
Simple example
1 ct × 0.00001370435317 = 0.0000137044 slug
1 carat = 0.0000137044 slugs.
Real-world example
50 ct × 0.00001370435317 = 0.0006852177 slug
50 carats = 0.0006852177 slugs.
Conversion table
| Carat (ct) | Slug (slug) |
|---|---|
| 1 ct | 0.0000137044 slug |
| 5 ct | 0.0000685218 slug |
| 10 ct | 0.0001370435 slug |
| 25 ct | 0.0003426088 slug |
| 50 ct | 0.0006852177 slug |
| 100 ct | 0.0013704353 slug |
Reverse conversion: Slug to Carat
0.0000137044 slug × 72969.51469 = 1.000003417 ct
0.0000137044 slugs = 1.000003417 carats.
carats = slugs × 72969.514686
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Slug to Carat.
Understanding the Carat (ct)
A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams.
Understanding the Slug (slug)
A slug is an imperial mass unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many slugs are in 1 carat?
1 carat equals 0.0000137044 slugs, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert carat to slug?
Multiply the carat value by 0.00001370435317. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert slug back to carat?
Use the reverse factor: 1 slug equals 72,969.51469 carats. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a carat?
Carat (ct) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a slug?
Slug (slug) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the carat to slug conversion exact?
Yes. Both carat and slug are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00001370435317 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.