⚖️Slugs to KG Converter

Convert slugs to kilograms and kilograms to slugs.

Slugs (slug)

Kilograms (kg)

1 slug = 14.5939 kg (imperial unit of mass)

About Slugs to KG Converter

Convert slugs to kilograms and kilograms to slugs. One slug equals approximately 14.5939 kilograms. The slug is the unit of mass in the imperial foot-pound-second system, defined as the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s² when a force of 1 pound-force is applied.

How to Use Slugs to KG Converter

1
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Type a mass in either the slugs or kilograms field.
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Click copy to use the converted mass value.

Common Use Cases

US engineering and aerospace mass calculations
Mechanics and dynamics problem solving
Converting legacy physics equations to SI
Aerospace and ballistic trajectory calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is one slug?

One slug equals approximately 14.5939 kilograms.

What is a slug in physics?

A slug is defined as the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s² when subjected to a net force of 1 pound-force. It is used in US customary unit calculations in mechanics and physics.

Is the slug still used?

The slug is still used in some US engineering, aerospace, and physics calculations where the imperial FPS (foot-pound-second) system is applied.