Convert Slug to Short ton

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  1 Slug (slug) / 62.1619005 =   0.016087024237619634 Short ton (tn)
Slug Conversion Table
Slug(slug) to Kilogram (kg) = 14.5939029 Kilogram (kg)
Slug(slug) to Gram (g) = 14,593.903 Gram (g)
Slug(slug) to Decigram (dg) = 145,939.029 Decigram (dg)
Slug(slug) to Centigram (cg) = 1,459,400 Centigram (cg)
Slug(slug) to Milligram (mg) = 14,594,000 Milligram (mg)
Slug(slug) to Microgram (mcg) = 14,594,000,000 Microgram (mcg)
Slug(slug) to Nanogram (ng) = 14,594,000,000,000 Nanogram (ng)
Slug(slug) to Picogram (pg) = 14,594,000,000,000,000 Picogram (pg)
Slug(slug) to Femtogram (fg) = 14,594,000,000,000,000,000 Femtogram (fg)
Slug(slug) to Dekagram (dag) = 1,459.39 Dekagram (dag)
Slug(slug) to Hectogram (hg) = 145.939029 Hectogram (hg)
Slug(slug) to Megagram (Mg) = 0.014593902906705586 Megagram (Mg)
Slug(slug) to Metric ton (mt) = 0.014593902906705586 Metric ton (mt)
Slug(slug) to Long ton (Lt) = 0.014363414489622367 Long ton (Lt)
Slug(slug) to Short ton (tn) = 0.016087024237619634 Short ton (tn)
Slug(slug) to Metric quintal (Qq) = 0.14593902906705586 Metric quintal (Qq)
Slug(slug) to US quintal (Qq) = 0.3217404852699774 US quintal (Qq)
Slug(slug) to French quintal (Qq) = 0.09797853527400202 French quintal (Qq)
Slug(slug) to Stone (st) = 2.29814632 Stone (st)
Slug(slug) to Pound (lb) = 32.1740485 Pound (lb)
Slug(slug) to Ounce (oz) = 514.784776 Ounce (oz)
Slug(slug) to Troy ounce (ozt) = 469.204874 Troy ounce (ozt)
Slug(slug) to Slug (slug) = 1 Slug (slug)
Slug(slug) to Tola (tola) = 1,251.213 Tola (tola)
Slug(slug) to Dram (dr) = 8,236.556 Dram (dr)
Slug(slug) to Carat (ct) = 72,969.515 Carat (ct)
Slug(slug) to Grain (gr) = 225,218.339 Grain (gr)
Slug(slug) to Atomic mass unit (amu) = 8.7887e+27 Atomic mass unit (amu)

What is Slug ?

A Slug is a unit of mass in the English Engineering system, primarily used in physics and engineering contexts, especially in relation to dynamics and mechanics. It is equivalent to 14.5939 kilograms or approximately 32.174 pounds-force seconds squared per foot.

To put it into perspective:
- 1 slug = 14.5939 kilograms
- 1 kilogram ≈ 0.0685 slugs

In everyday terms, a slug represents a measure of mass rather than weight, though it's often used in the context of weight in English Engineering system.


What is Short ton ?

A Short ton is a unit of weight measurement primarily used in the United States and Canada. It is equivalent to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.185 kilograms. The short ton is sometimes referred to simply as a "ton" in the United States.

To put it into perspective:
- 1 short ton = 2,000 pounds
- 1 pound = 0.00045359237 metric tons

In simpler terms, a short ton is slightly lighter than a long ton and also lighter than a metric ton (tonne). For example, a short ton is approximately equal to 0.907 metric tons.

Short tons are widely used in various industries such as manufacturing, mining, transportation, and agriculture in North America. They provide a standardized unit of weight for measuring large quantities of goods, particularly commodities like metals, minerals, and agricultural products.

Understanding short tons is important for professionals involved in trade, logistics, and manufacturing, as well as for consumers who encounter short ton measurements when purchasing goods. It ensures consistency and accuracy in measuring and estimating quantities of bulk materials, facilitating smooth operations in commerce and industry.

List of Mass conversion units
Kilogram Gram Decigram Centigram Milligram Microgram Nanogram Picogram Femtogram Dekagram Hectogram Megagram Metric ton Long ton Short ton Metric quintal US quintal French quintal Stone Pound Ounce Troy ounce Slug Tola Dram Carat Grain Atomic mass unit