Convert Tonne (t) (t) to Slug (slug)
Category: Mass
10 t = 685.217658 slug
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert tonne (t) 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
- Tonne (t): A metric tonne is exactly 1,000 kg; standard for freight and industrial production.
- 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 Tonne (t)
Tonne (t)
Metric ton equals 1,000 kg. Used in logistics, emissions reporting (CO₂e), and industrial output. Works well with SI prefixes (kt, Mt).
History: Adopted with the metric system to simplify bulk trade; not to be confused with short ton (US) or long ton (UK).
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.