1 lb = 0.0714285714 st
Conversion formula
stones (st) = pounds (lbs) × 0.0714285714
Pounds to Stones calculation
- stones (st) = pounds (lbs) × 0.0714285714
- stones (st) = 1 × 453592.37
- stones (st) = 0.0714285714
Table for Pounds to Stones
| Pounds | Stones |
|---|---|
| 1 lbs | 0.0714 st |
| 2 lbs | 0.1429 st |
| 3 lbs | 0.2143 st |
| 4 lbs | 0.2857 st |
| 5 lbs | 0.3571 st |
| 6 lbs | 0.4286 st |
| 7 lbs | 0.5000 st |
| 8 lbs | 0.5714 st |
| 9 lbs | 0.6429 st |
| 10 lbs | 0.7143 st |
What are pounds?
The pound (lb) is a unit of mass used in the imperial and US customary systems, primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, and a few other countries. Historically derived from the Roman libra, it was standardized as 0.45359237 kilograms in 1959. A pound is divided into 16 ounces (oz) and is widely used for measuring body weight, food, and goods in trade and industry. While most of the world uses the metric system, the pound remains essential in everyday life, particularly in commerce, fitness, and shipping.
Pounds conversion
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.454 kg |
| 1 lb | 453 592.37 mg |
| 1 lb | 0.0714285714 stones |
| 1 lb | 453.59237 g |
| 1 lb | 45.359237 dag |
What is a stones?
The stone (st) is a unit of mass used primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland, especially for measuring body weight. One stone is equal to 14 pounds (lb) or 6.35029 kilograms (kg). Historically, the stone varied in weight depending on the commodity measured, but it was standardized in 1835 in the British Imperial System. While stones are commonly used in health and sports, such as boxing and rugby, they are rarely used outside the UK. Despite global reliance on the metric system, the stone remains a preferred unit for expressing personal weight in Britain.