Carats (ct)	Slugs (slug)
1 ct	0.0000137 slug
2 ct	0.00002741 slug
5 ct	0.00006852 slug
10 ct	0.000137 slug
25 ct	0.0003426 slug
50 ct	0.0006852 slug
100 ct	0.00137 slug
250 ct	0.003426 slug
500 ct	0.006852 slug
1000 ct	0.0137 slug

Convert Carats to Slugs

Convert carats to slugs (ct to slug) with our instant calculator. 1 ct = 0.000014 slug. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Carats to Slugs (ct to slug)

1 Carat (ct) is equal to 0.000014 Slugs (slug). Multiply the carat value by 0.00001370435321

Quick Answer 1 ct = 0.000014 slug

Formula slug = ct × 0.00001370435321

Inverse Factor 1 slug = 72969.5145 ct

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The standard SI base unit of mass is the kilogram (kg), defined in terms of the Planck constant (h = 6.62607015 × 10⁻³⁴ J⋅s).

About Carats (ct): Carat (ct) is a unit in the Weight & Mass measurement category. It is widely used in diamonds & gemstones. Relative to the weight & mass base unit, 1 ct equals 0.0002 Kilograms (kg).

About Slugs (slug): Slug (slug) is a unit in the Weight & Mass measurement category. It is widely used in aerospace & mechanics (lbf·s²/ft). Relative to the weight & mass base unit, 1 slug equals 14.593903 Kilograms (kg).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Slugs to Carats (slug to ct) calculator (1 slug = 72969.5145 ct).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (ct to slug)

Convert 5 Carats to Slugs: Applying the formula (slug = ct × 0.00001370435321): starting with 5 ct, multiply the carat value by 0.00001370435321 to get 0.0001 slug.
Convert 10 Carats to Slugs: Applying the formula (slug = ct × 0.00001370435321): starting with 10 ct, multiply the carat value by 0.00001370435321 to get 0.0001 slug.
Convert 50 Carats to Slugs: Applying the formula (slug = ct × 0.00001370435321): starting with 50 ct, multiply the carat value by 0.00001370435321 to get 0.0007 slug.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting carats to slugs.

How many slugs are in 1 carat?

There are 0.000014 slugs (slug) in 1 carat (ct). Conversely, 1 slug equals 72969.5145 carats.

How do you convert carats to slugs?

To convert carats (ct) to slugs (slug), use the formula: slug = ct × 0.00001370435321. Multiply the carat value by 0.00001370435321. For example, 10 ct equals 0.0001 slug.

How do I convert back from slugs to carats?

To convert in the reverse direction from slugs (slug) to carats (ct), use the inverse formula: ct = slug × 72969.5145. Multiply the slug value by 72969.5145 (1 slug = 72969.5145 ct).

What is the difference between carat (ct) and slug (slug)?

Both carat and slug measure weight & mass. Carat (ct) is a unit in the Weight & Mass measurement category. It is widely used in diamonds & gemstones. Relative to the weight & mass base unit, 1 ct equals 0.0002 Kilograms (kg). Slug (slug) is a unit in the Weight & Mass measurement category. It is widely used in aerospace & mechanics (lbf·s²/ft). Relative to the weight & mass base unit, 1 slug equals 14.593903 Kilograms (kg).

How many pounds are in 1 kilogram?

1 kilogram equals approximately 2.20462 pounds. A quick mental trick is to multiply kilograms by 2.2.