About the Units
pound (lb)
A unit of mass equal to 16 ounces or approximately 453.59 grams.
slug (slug)
A unit of mass equal to approximately 14.59 kilograms, defined as the mass that is accelerated at 1 ft/s² by a force of 1 pound.
Common Conversions
- 1 lb = 0.031080958 slug
- 32.17404 lb = 1 slug