A slug is an imperial mass unit.
Slugs to Carats Converter — slug to ct
Convert Slug (slug) to Carat (ct) using the exact conversion factor (1 slug = 72,969.51469 carat). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Slugs to Carats 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 metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams.
Result = input x 14.59390294 / 0.0002.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Slugs to Carats
Weight conversions between Slug and Carat 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 slug is an imperial mass unit, and a metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams.
Formula
carats = slugs × 72969.514686
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 slug equals 14.5939029372 base units, and 1 carat equals 0.0002 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct slug-to-carat factor of 72969.514686.
Simple example
1 slug × 72969.51469 = 72,969.51469 ct
1 slug = 72,969.51469 carats.
Real-world example
50 slug × 72969.51469 = 3,648,475.734 ct
50 slugs = 3,648,475.734 carats.
Conversion table
| Slug (slug) | Carat (ct) |
|---|---|
| 1 slug | 72,969.51469 ct |
| 5 slug | 364,847.5734 ct |
| 10 slug | 729,695.1469 ct |
| 25 slug | 1,824,237.867 ct |
| 50 slug | 3,648,475.734 ct |
| 100 slug | 7,296,951.469 ct |
Reverse conversion: Carat to Slug
1 ct × 0.00001370435317 = 0.0000137044 slug
1 carat = 0.0000137044 slugs.
slugs = carats × 0.0000137043531714
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Carat to Slug.
Understanding the Slug (slug)
A slug is an imperial mass unit.
Understanding the Carat (ct)
A metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams.
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Frequently asked questions
How many carats are in 1 slug?
1 slug equals 72,969.51469 carats, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert slug to carat?
Multiply the slug value by 72969.51469. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert carat back to slug?
Use the reverse factor: 1 carat equals 0.0000137044 slugs. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a slug?
Slug (slug) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a carat?
Carat (ct) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the slug to carat conversion exact?
Yes. Both slug and carat are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 72969.51469 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.