Slug (abbreviations: ps2pf, or lb.s2/ft): is a unit of mass in the weight-based system of measures, especially within the British Imperial measurement system and in the United States customary measures system. Systems of measure either define mass and derive weights or define a base weight and derive a mass unit. It is the mass that is accelerated by 1 ft/s2 when a force of one pound (lbf) is applied on it.
Pound (abbreviations: lb, or lbs, or ps): is a unit of force used in some systems of measurement including English Engineering units and the British Gravitational System. Also, it is a unit of mass used in the imperial, United States customary and other systems of measurement.
How to Convert Slugs to Pounds
Example: How many pounds are equivalent to 0.83 slugs?
As;
1 slugs = 32.17 pounds
0.83 slugs = Y pounds
Assuming Y is the answer, and by criss-cross principle;
Y equals 0.83 times 32.17 over 1
(i.e.) Y = 0.83 * 32.17 / 1 = 26.7011 pounds
Answer is: 26.7011 pounds are equivalent to 0.83 slugs.
Practice Question: Convert the following units into lb:
N.B.: After working out the answer to each of the next questions, click adjacent button to see the correct answer.
( i ) 5.23 slug
( ii ) 44.92 slug
( iii ) 78.99 slug
