Convert Quintal (metric) to Slug
Convert quintals (metric) to slugs instantly. 1 quintal (metric) = 6.8521765857 slug — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Slug to Quintal (metric) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Quintal (metric)
The metric quintal (q) equals 100 kilograms.
From Latin 'centenarius' (hundredweight) via Arabic 'qintar'.
Agriculture across India, Europe, and Latin America for grain and produce.
Fixed at 100 kg with the spread of the metric system in the 19th century.
Slug
The slug is the mass that accelerates at 1 ft/s^2 under a force of one pound-force, about 14.59 kg.
Coined in the early 20th century for the British gravitational (engineering) system.
US and British engineering dynamics.
Introduced in the British gravitational system of units.
Quintal (metric) to Slug conversion formula
The relationship between quintals (metric) and slugs:
To convert quintals (metric) to slugs, multiply the value in quintals (metric) by 6.8521765857. To reverse, multiply slugs by 0.1459390294.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in slugs updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Slug to Quintal (metric) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert quintals (metric) to slugs
- Write down the value in quintals (metric) (q).
- Multiply that value by the factor 6.8521765857.
- The product is the equivalent value in slugs (slug).
- To reverse, multiply the slug value by 0.1459390294.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 q to slug:
1 × 6.8521765857 = 6.8521765857 slug
Example 2 — Convert 100 q to slug:
100 × 6.8521765857 = 685.2176585682 slug
Quintal (metric) to Slug conversion table
Standard reference values for converting quintals (metric) to slugs:
| Quintal (metric) [q] | Slug [slug] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0685217659 |
| 0.1 | 0.6852176586 |
| 1 | 6.8521765857 |
| 2 | 13.7043531714 |
| 3 | 20.556529757 |
| 4 | 27.4087063427 |
| 5 | 34.2608829284 |
| 10 | 68.5217658568 |
| 20 | 137.0435317136 |
| 30 | 205.5652975705 |
| 40 | 274.0870634273 |
| 50 | 342.6088292841 |
| 100 | 685.2176585682 |
| 500 | 3426.0882928411 |
| 1000 | 6852.1765856822 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 q = 6.8521765857 slug) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.