Slug to Metric Ton Converter
Convert Slug (slug) to Metric Ton (t) instantly. 1 slug = 0.014594 t.
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1 slug = 0.014594 t
Formula:
t = slug × 0.014593903With your value: 1 slug = 0.0145939 t
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in slug so you can sanity-check the result.
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Slug to Metric Ton Conversion Table
| Slug (slug) | Metric Ton (t) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.007297 |
| 1 | 0.014594 |
| 2 | 0.029188 |
| 5 | 0.07297 |
| 10 | 0.145939 |
| 15 | 0.218909 |
| 20 | 0.291878 |
| 25 | 0.364848 |
| 50 | 0.729695 |
| 100 | 1.45939 |
| 250 | 3.648476 |
| 500 | 7.296952 |
| 1000 | 14.593903 |
Metric Ton to Slug Conversion Table
| Metric Ton (t) | Slug (slug) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 34.260883 |
| 1 | 68.521766 |
| 2 | 137.043531 |
| 5 | 342.608828 |
| 10 | 685.217656 |
| 15 | 1,027.826483 |
| 20 | 1,370.435311 |
| 25 | 1,713.044139 |
| 50 | 3,426.088278 |
| 100 | 6,852.176556 |
| 250 | 17,130.44139 |
| 500 | 34,260.882781 |
| 1000 | 68,521.765562 |
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.
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
Metric Ton (t)
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 Slug to Metric Ton
To convert from Slug (slug) to Metric Ton (t), multiply the value by 0.014593903.
Formula: t = slug × 0.014593903
Reverse: slug = t × 68.521765562
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Slug. For example: 5 slug
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.014593903
- The result is: 0.07297 t
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.
About Metric Ton
The metric ton (tonne) equals 1,000 kilograms and is used worldwide for measuring heavy loads.
Common uses: shipping, mining, agriculture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Metric Ton are in 1 Slug?
There are exactly 0.014593903 Metric Ton in 1 Slug. This means the conversion factor from Slug to Metric Ton is 0.014593903.
What is the formula to convert Slug to Metric Ton?
The formula to convert Slug to Metric Ton is: t = slug × 0.014593903. For example, to convert 10 Slug to Metric Ton, you would multiply 10 by 0.014593903.
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 is a Metric Ton?
The metric ton (tonne) equals 1,000 kilograms and is used worldwide for measuring heavy loads.
What are the common uses of Slug?
The Slug is commonly used in aerospace engineering, US fluid mechanics.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Slug to Metric Ton converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/slug-to-metric_ton