Stone to Pounds Converter
Definition
A stone is a unit of weight in the imperial system used primarily in the united kingdom and Ireland, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms. A pound is a unit of weight in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 16 ounces or exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. One stone equals exactly 14 pounds.
History
The stone as a unit of weight has been used in Britain since the middle ages, originally varying by commodity and region. It was standardized in the early 19th century as 14 pounds for all uses. It remains the common measure for stating human body weight in the UK and Ireland, though it's not part of the international system of Units (SI). The pound has ancient origins, deriving from the Roman "libra" (hence the abbreviation "lb"). The current international pound was standardized in 1959 by agreement between the united states and countries of the Commonwealth, defining it as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Convert stone to pounds Easily
Use our stone to pounds converter to quickly convert weight conversion,st to lbs,convert stone to pounds. Whether you need a pounds in a stone,uk weight unit, our tool is fast, accurate, and free. Enter a value in Stone to get instant results. Our tool also supports variations like lbs from st,st into lbs and common misspellings such as stone pound conversion.
How to Convert Stone to Pounds
To manually convert stone to pounds, multiply the stone value by 14. Enter your value in the converter above for precise calculations.
stone to pounds Conversion Table
| Stone (st) | Pounds (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 1 st | 14 lbs |
| 2 st | 28 lbs |
| 3 st | 42 lbs |
| 4 st | 56 lbs |
| 5 st | 70 lbs |
| 6 st | 84 lbs |
| 7 st | 98 lbs |
| 8 st | 112 lbs |
| 9 st | 126 lbs |
| 10 st | 140 lbs |
| 50 st | 700 lbs |
| 100 st | 1400 lbs |