A troy ounce is exactly 31.1034768 grams.
Troy ounces to Slugs Converter — oz t to slug
Convert Troy ounce (oz t) to Slug (slug) using the exact conversion factor (1 troy ounce = 0.0021312652 slug). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Troy ounces to Slugs converter
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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 0.0311034768 / 14.59390294.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Troy ounces to Slugs
Weight conversions between Troy ounce 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 troy ounce is exactly 31.1034768 grams, and a slug is an imperial mass unit.
Formula
slugs = troy ounces × 0.00213126515462
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 troy ounce equals 0.0311034768 base units, and 1 slug equals 14.5939029372 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct troy ounce-to-slug factor of 0.00213126515462.
Simple example
1 oz t × 0.002131265155 = 0.0021312652 slug
1 troy ounce = 0.0021312652 slugs.
Real-world example
50 oz t × 0.002131265155 = 0.1065632577 slug
50 troy ounces = 0.1065632577 slugs.
Conversion table
| Troy ounce (oz t) | Slug (slug) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz t | 0.0021312652 slug |
| 5 oz t | 0.0106563258 slug |
| 10 oz t | 0.0213126516 slug |
| 25 oz t | 0.0532816289 slug |
| 50 oz t | 0.1065632577 slug |
| 100 oz t | 0.2131265155 slug |
Reverse conversion: Slug to Troy ounce
0.0021312652 slug × 469.2048748 = 1.000000021 oz t
0.0021312652 slugs = 1.000000021 troy ounces.
troy ounces = slugs × 469.204874781
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Slug to Troy ounce.
Understanding the Troy ounce (oz t)
A troy ounce is exactly 31.1034768 grams.
Understanding the Slug (slug)
A slug is an imperial mass unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many slugs are in 1 troy ounce?
1 troy ounce equals 0.0021312652 slugs, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert troy ounce to slug?
Multiply the troy ounce value by 0.002131265155. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert slug back to troy ounce?
Use the reverse factor: 1 slug equals 469.2048748 troy ounces. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a troy ounce?
Troy ounce (oz t) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a slug?
Slug (slug) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the troy ounce to slug conversion exact?
Yes. Both troy ounce and slug are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.002131265155 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.