Carat to Slug Converter
Convert Carats to Slugs
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Carats to Slugs
The conversion from carats to slugs involves a very small conversion factor. One carat is equal to approximately 0.0000137097 slugs. This conversion is rarely used in everyday contexts but can be relevant in specific scientific or engineering calculations.
Formula
Slugs = Carats × 0.0000137097
or
slug = ct × 0.0000137097
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in carats
- Multiply that number by 0.0000137097
- The result is the equivalent mass in slugs
Examples
- 10,000 carats = 10,000 × 0.0000137097 = 0.137097 slugs
- 50,000 carats = 50,000 × 0.0000137097 = 0.685485 slugs
- 100,000 carats = 100,000 × 0.0000137097 = 1.37097 slugs
- 500,000 carats = 500,000 × 0.0000137097 = 6.85485 slugs
When to Convert Carats to Slugs
This conversion is highly specialized and typically encountered in advanced physics or engineering problems, particularly in fields using the imperial system for mass and force.
Aerospace Engineering
In aerospace, where precise mass calculations are critical for thrust and drag, converting very small masses to slugs might be necessary for consistency with other units.
Fluid Dynamics
When analyzing the behavior of fluids and their interaction with objects, the slug is a common unit for mass. This conversion could be relevant for materials measured in carats that interact with fluids.
Common Carats to Slugs Conversions
Here is a table of common carat to slug conversions for quick reference:
| Carats (ct) | Slugs (slug) | Carats (ct) | Slugs (slug) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | 0.137 | 1,000,000 | 13.71 |
| 25,000 | 0.343 | 2,500,000 | 34.27 |
| 50,000 | 0.685 | 5,000,000 | 68.55 |
| 100,000 | 1.371 | 10,000,000 | 137.1 |
| 250,000 | 3.427 | 25,000,000 | 342.74 |
| 500,000 | 6.855 | 50,000,000 | 685.48 |
| 750,000 | 10.282 | 75,000,000 | 1028.22 |
| 1,000,000 | 13.71 | 100,000,000 | 1370.97 |
Other conversions from carats
Carats can be converted to various other units of mass. Here are some common conversions:
Other conversions to slugs
Various units can be converted to slugs. Here are some common conversions:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many carats are in a slug?
There are approximately 72,960 carats in one slug.
What is a slug?
A slug is a unit of mass in the Imperial system, defined as the mass that accelerates at 1 foot per second squared when a force of 1 pound-force is exerted on it. It is primarily used in engineering and physics.