Pound to Stone Converter
1 lb = 0.071429 st
FORMULA
1 lb = 0.071429 st
CONVERSION TABLE
| Pound (lb) | Stone (st) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.071429 st |
| 5 lb | 0.357143 st |
| 10 lb | 0.714286 st |
| 25 lb | 1.7857 st |
| 50 lb | 3.5714 st |
| 100 lb | 7.1429 st |
| 250 lb | 17.8571 st |
| 500 lb | 35.7143 st |
| 1,000 lb | 71.4286 st |
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About Pound (lb)
The avoirdupois pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms by international agreement since 1959. It is the everyday mass unit in the United States for body weight, food packaging, and shipping. The abbreviation 'lb' comes from the Latin 'libra pondo,' meaning a pound by weight.
About Stone (st)
Equal to 14 pounds (6.35 kg), the stone is the traditional body weight unit in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Britons commonly express their weight as, for example, '11 stone 4' rather than in pounds or kilograms. The unit dates back to medieval wool trade, where actual stones were used as counterweights.
How to Convert Pound to Stone
The conversion formula is: 1 lb = 0.071429 st. To convert from Pound (lb) to Stone (st), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Stone in 1 Pound?
1 Pound (lb) equals 0.071429 Stone (st).
How to convert Pound to Stone?
Multiply the Pound value by 0.071429 to get the equivalent in Stone. Formula: 1 lb = 0.071429 st
What is the formula for Pound to Stone conversion?
1 lb = 0.071429 st
Glossary
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Kilogram
The SI base unit of mass, defined by the Planck constant.
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Troy Weight
A system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones.
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Avoirdupois
The standard system of weights based on the 16-ounce pound, used for everyday goods.
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Ounce
A dual-use imperial unit: as a mass unit (avoirdupois), 1 oz = 28.3495 g (1/16 lb); as a volume unit, 1 US fluid ounce = 29.5735 mL.
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Pound
An imperial unit of mass equal to exactly 453.59237 grams (16 avoirdupois ounces), also used as a unit of force (pound-force) equal to 4.44822 newtons.