Convert stone (UK) to slug
Please provide values below to convert stone (UK) [st (UK)] to slug [slug], or Convert slug to stone (UK).
How to Convert Stone (Uk) to Slug
1 st (UK) = 0.435133302402131 slug
Example: convert 15 st (UK) to slug:
15 st (UK) = 15 × 0.435133302402131 slug = 6.52699953603197 slug
Stone (Uk) to Slug Conversion Table
| stone (UK) | slug |
|---|
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.
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.