Convert slug to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert slug [slug] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to slug.
How to Convert Slug to Stone (Uk)
1 slug = 2.29814632545831 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 slug to st (UK):
15 slug = 15 × 2.29814632545831 st (UK) = 34.4721948818747 st (UK)
Slug to Stone (Uk) Conversion Table
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Slug
A slug is a unit of mass primarily used in the imperial system, equal to approximately 32.174 pounds or 14.5939 kilograms.
History/Origin
The slug was introduced in the 19th century as a unit of mass in the imperial system, named after the animal due to its slow movement, and has been used mainly in engineering and physics contexts within the United States.
Current Use
Today, the slug is primarily used in scientific and engineering calculations in the United States, especially in contexts involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by the kilogram in most applications worldwide.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.