Convert slug to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert slug [slug] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to slug.
1 slug = 1.45939029372e-05 kt. To convert slug to kiloton (metric), multiply the value by 1.45939029372e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kt = 68521.7658568 slug). Both units measure weight and mass and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 slug = 1.45939029372e-05 kt
- 1 kt = 68521.7658568 slug
- 10 slug = 0.000145939029372 kt
- 100 slug = 0.00145939029372 kt
How to Convert Slug to Kiloton (Metric)
1 slug = 1.45939029372e-05 kt
Example: convert 15 slug to kt:
15 slug = 15 × 1.45939029372e-05 kt = 0.000218908544058 kt
Slug to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
| slug | kiloton (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 slug | 1.45939029372e-05 kt |
| 2 slug | 2.91878058744e-05 kt |
| 3 slug | 4.37817088116e-05 kt |
| 5 slug | 7.2969514686e-05 kt |
| 10 slug | 0.000145939029372 kt |
| 20 slug | 0.000291878058744 kt |
| 50 slug | 0.00072969514686 kt |
| 100 slug | 0.00145939029372 kt |
| 500 slug | 0.0072969514686 kt |
| 1000 slug | 0.0145939029372 kt |
Slug
A slug is a unit of mass primarily used in the imperial system, equal to approximately 32.174 pounds or 14.5939 kilograms.
History/Origin
The slug was introduced in the 19th century as a unit of mass in the imperial system, named after the animal due to its slow movement, and has been used mainly in engineering and physics contexts within the United States.
Current Use
Today, the slug is primarily used in scientific and engineering calculations in the United States, especially in contexts involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by the kilogram in most applications worldwide.
Kiloton (Metric)
A kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' originated in the 20th century, primarily used in military and scientific contexts to measure large quantities of explosive energy or mass, especially in nuclear weapon yields and large-scale industrial measurements.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are commonly used to express the explosive yield of nuclear weapons, the mass of large objects, and in scientific research related to energy and mass measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 slug in kiloton (metric)?
1 slug (slug) = 1.45939029372e-05 kiloton (metric) (kt).
How do you convert slug to kiloton (metric)?
Multiply the slug value by 1.45939029372e-05. For example, 25 slug × 1.45939029372e-05 = 0.00036484757343 kt.
What is 10 slug in kiloton (metric)?
10 slug = 0.000145939029372 kt.
Which unit is larger, the slug or the kiloton (metric)?
The kiloton (metric) is the larger unit: 1 slug equals only 1.45939029372e-05 kt.