Convert Stone (st) (st) to Slug (slug)
Category: Mass
1 st = 0.435133 slug
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert stone (st) to slug
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Mass and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Conversion formula
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Confusing mass (lb) with force (lbf) in engineering contexts.
- Mixing metric tonnes (t) with short/long tons.
Unit facts
- Stone (st): One stone equals 14 lb (~6.35 kg); still used for body weight in the UK/Ireland.
- Slug: A slug is an imperial mass unit used in dynamics (1 slug ≈ 14.5939 kg).
About Mass
Mass quantifies the amount of matter. The kilogram is defined by Planck’s constant, which anchors mass to fundamental physics. In practice, grams and pounds dominate everyday use—from recipes and parcels to body weight—while tonnes and long tons appear in logistics and industry.
About Stone (st)
Stone (st)
Equals 14 lb (≈6.35029 kg). Commonly used for body weight in the UK and Ireland; pairs naturally with feet/inches.
History: Historically varied by commodity and region. Later standardized for personal weight and sports reporting.
About Slug
Slug
Imperial engineering unit of mass so that F=ma works with lb·ft·s units. 1 slug ≈ 14.5939 kg; convenient in dynamics calculations.
History: Coined for coherent imperial unit systems. Remains in textbooks and some aerospace/defense engineering analyses.