Convert Slug square feet to Slug square inches
Convert Slug square feet (slug·ft²) to Slug square inches (slug·in²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
slug·in² = slug·ft² × 144
About Slug square feet
The slug square foot (slug·ft²) equals ≈1.3558 kg·m², the fundamental moment of inertia unit in US customary aerodynamics and spacecraft attitude dynamics. Pre-SI spacecraft inertia tensors are tabulated in slug·ft² - NASA Apollo CSM principal moments ranged 12 000-90 000 slug·ft². USAF flight manuals and NACA stability reports use slug·ft². 1 slug·ft² ≈1.3558 kg·m² = 32.174 lb·ft².
About Slug square inches
The slug square inch (slug·in²) equals ≈9.415 × 10⁻³ kg·m², used in US aerospace guidance and flight mechanics. Pre-metric inertial navigation unit (INU) test reports and NACA stability-derivative tables listed gyroscope platform inertia in slug·in²; US autopilot servo actuator sizing also uses slug·in². 1 slug·in² ≈9.415 × 10⁻³ kg·m² ≈32.17 lb·in².
Quick Reference Table
| Slug square feet (slug·ft²) | Slug square inches (slug·in²) |
|---|---|
| 1 slug·ft² | 144 slug·in² |
| 2 slug·ft² | 288 slug·in² |
| 5 slug·ft² | 720 slug·in² |
| 10 slug·ft² | 1440 slug·in² |
| 25 slug·ft² | 3600 slug·in² |
| 50 slug·ft² | 7200 slug·in² |
| 100 slug·ft² | 14400 slug·in² |