A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram.
Grams to Slugs Converter — g to slug
Convert Gram (g) to Slug (slug) using the exact conversion factor (1 gram = 0.0000685218 slug). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Grams to Slugs converter
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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 0.001 / 14.59390294.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Grams to Slugs
Weight conversions between Gram 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. Gram is most often used for cooking and nutrition labeling worldwide (including in the us, alongside ounces).
Formula
slugs = grams × 0.0000685217658568
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gram equals 0.001 base units, and 1 slug equals 14.5939029372 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gram-to-slug factor of 0.0000685217658568.
Simple example
1 g × 0.00006852176586 = 0.0000685218 slug
1 gram = 0.0000685218 slugs.
Real-world example
50 g × 0.00006852176586 = 0.0034260883 slug
50 grams = 0.0034260883 slugs.
Conversion table
| Gram (g) | Slug (slug) |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.0000685218 slug |
| 5 g | 0.0003426088 slug |
| 10 g | 0.0006852177 slug |
| 25 g | 0.0017130441 slug |
| 50 g | 0.0034260883 slug |
| 100 g | 0.0068521766 slug |
Reverse conversion: Slug to Gram
0.0000685218 slug × 14593.90294 = 1.000000498 g
0.0000685218 slugs = 1.000000498 grams.
grams = slugs × 14593.9029372
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Slug to Gram.
Understanding the Gram
Gram (g) measures mass. A gram is one-thousandth of a kilogram, the SI base unit of mass. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
Where it's used: Standard small-mass unit worldwide
Uses of the Gram today
- Cooking and nutrition labeling worldwide (including in the US, alongside ounces)
- Precious metal and small-item weighing
- Scientific and laboratory measurement
History of the Gram
Originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water, the gram follows directly from the kilogram (1/1000 of it) under the modern SI system, inheriting the kilogram's various historical and current definitions.
Historical origin. Gram was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Slug (slug)
A slug is an imperial mass unit.
Gram — sources
- BIPM — The kilogram (SI base unit) — Basis for the gram as 1/1000 of the kilogram.
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Frequently asked questions
How many slugs are in 1 gram?
1 gram equals 0.0000685218 slugs, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gram to slug?
Multiply the gram value by 0.00006852176586. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert slug back to gram?
Use the reverse factor: 1 slug equals 14,593.90294 grams. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gram?
Gram (g) measures mass. A gram is one-thousandth of a kilogram, the SI base unit of mass. It is classified as a SI derived (metric prefix) unit.
What is a slug?
Slug (slug) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the gram to slug conversion exact?
Yes. Both gram and slug are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.00006852176586 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the gram still used today?
Standard small-mass unit worldwide