Convert Slugs to Troy Ounces
Convert Slugs (slug) to Troy Ounces (ozt) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ozt = slug × 469.2048748
About Slugs
A slug is a unit of mass in the British imperial and US customary foot-pound-second (FPS) engineering system, equal to the mass that accelerates at 1 foot per second squared under a force of 1 pound-force - approximately 14.594 kg. The slug was introduced to simplify dynamics calculations in engineering: using slugs ensures that F = ma holds without unit conversion factors when force is in pounds-force and acceleration in ft/s². Aerospace engineers and mechanical engineers working in US customary units use slugs for aircraft mass, structural dynamics, and ballistic calculations.
About Troy Ounces
The troy ounce (ozt or oz t) is the global standard for weighing and pricing precious metals - gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Equal to 31.1034768 grams (about 10% heavier than the avoirdupois ounce), it originates from the medieval fair at Troyes, France, where a standardised weight system facilitated international trade. All gold spot prices quoted on financial markets (LBMA, COMEX, MCX) are priced per troy ounce. A standard 'Good Delivery' gold bar approved by the London Bullion Market Association weighs approximately 400 troy ounces (12.4 kg).
Quick Reference Table
| Slugs (slug) | Troy Ounces (ozt) |
|---|---|
| 1 slug | 469.205 ozt |
| 2 slug | 938.41 ozt |
| 5 slug | 2346.02 ozt |
| 10 slug | 4692.05 ozt |
| 25 slug | 11730.1 ozt |
| 50 slug | 23460.2 ozt |
| 100 slug | 46920.5 ozt |