Ounce to Slug Converter
Convert Ounce (oz) to Slug (slug) instantly. 1 oz = 0.001943 slug.
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1 oz = 0.001943 slug
Formula:
slug = oz × 0.0019425594With your value: 1 oz = 0.00194256 slug
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Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in ounce so you can sanity-check the result.
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Ounce to Slug Conversion Table
| Ounce (oz) | Slug (slug) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.000971 |
| 1 | 0.001943 |
| 2 | 0.003885 |
| 5 | 0.009713 |
| 10 | 0.019426 |
| 15 | 0.029138 |
| 20 | 0.038851 |
| 25 | 0.048564 |
| 50 | 0.097128 |
| 100 | 0.194256 |
| 250 | 0.48564 |
| 500 | 0.97128 |
| 1000 | 1.942559 |
Slug to Ounce Conversion Table
| Slug (slug) | Ounce (oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 257.39239 |
| 1 | 514.784779 |
| 2 | 1,029.569558 |
| 5 | 2,573.923896 |
| 10 | 5,147.847791 |
| 15 | 7,721.771687 |
| 20 | 10,295.695582 |
| 25 | 12,869.619478 |
| 50 | 25,739.238956 |
| 100 | 51,478.477912 |
| 250 | 128,696.194779 |
| 500 | 257,392.389559 |
| 1000 | 514,784.779118 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Ounce (oz)
Mass
1 avoirdupois ounce = 1/16 lb = 0.028 349 523 125 kg exactly.
Source: International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959; NIST Federal Register Notice 59-5442
US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Slug (slug)
Mass
Traceable to the kilogram, defined by fixing the Planck constant at 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s. Avoirdupois masses derive from the 1959 international pound (0.453 592 37 kg exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Ounce to Slug
To convert from Ounce (oz) to Slug (slug), multiply the value by 0.0019425594.
Formula: slug = oz × 0.0019425594
Reverse: oz = slug × 514.7847791179
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Ounce. For example: 5 oz
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0019425594
- The result is: 0.009713 slug
About Ounce
The ounce (oz) equals 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams. It is used for food portions and small weight measurements.
Common uses: food portions, postal mail, precious metals.
About Slug
The slug is the unit of mass in the English engineering system: the mass accelerated at 1 ft/s² by 1 pound-force, about 14.5939 kg.
Common uses: aerospace engineering, US fluid mechanics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Slug are in 1 Ounce?
There are exactly 0.0019425594 Slug in 1 Ounce. This means the conversion factor from Ounce to Slug is 0.0019425594.
What is the formula to convert Ounce to Slug?
The formula to convert Ounce to Slug is: slug = oz × 0.0019425594. For example, to convert 10 Ounce to Slug, you would multiply 10 by 0.0019425594.
What is a Ounce?
The ounce (oz) equals 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams. It is used for food portions and small weight measurements.
What is a Slug?
The slug is the unit of mass in the English engineering system: the mass accelerated at 1 ft/s² by 1 pound-force, about 14.5939 kg.
What are the common uses of Ounce?
The Ounce is commonly used in food portions, postal mail, precious metals.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Ounce to Slug converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/ounce-to-slug