A slug is an imperial mass unit.
Slugs to Short tons Converter — slug to ton
Convert Slug (slug) to Short ton (ton) using the exact conversion factor (1 slug = 0.0160870243 short ton). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Slugs to Short tons converter
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A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Result = input x 14.59390294 / 907.18474.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Slugs to Short tons
Weight conversions between Slug and Short ton 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 US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Formula
short tons = slugs × 0.0160870242782
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 slug equals 14.5939029372 base units, and 1 short ton equals 907.18474 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct slug-to-short ton factor of 0.0160870242782.
Simple example
1 slug × 0.01608702428 = 0.0160870243 ton
1 slug = 0.0160870243 short tons.
Real-world example
50 slug × 0.01608702428 = 0.8043512139 ton
50 slugs = 0.8043512139 short tons.
Conversion table
| Slug (slug) | Short ton (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 slug | 0.0160870243 ton |
| 5 slug | 0.0804351214 ton |
| 10 slug | 0.1608702428 ton |
| 25 slug | 0.402175607 ton |
| 50 slug | 0.8043512139 ton |
| 100 slug | 1.608702428 ton |
Reverse conversion: Short ton to Slug
0.0160870243 ton × 62.16190034 = 1.000000001 slug
0.0160870243 short tons = 1.000000001 slugs.
slugs = short tons × 62.1619003432
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Short ton to Slug.
Understanding the Slug (slug)
A slug is an imperial mass unit.
Understanding the Short ton (ton)
A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
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Frequently asked questions
How many short tons are in 1 slug?
1 slug equals 0.0160870243 short tons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert slug to short ton?
Multiply the slug value by 0.01608702428. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert short ton back to slug?
Use the reverse factor: 1 short ton equals 62.16190034 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 short ton?
Short ton (ton) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the slug to short ton conversion exact?
Yes. Both slug and short ton are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.01608702428 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.