How Many Pounds (lbs) Are in a Stone (st)?

Feel free to convert pounds (lbs) to stones (st) and stones (st) to pounds (lbs) using our conversion tables and conversion calculator, and learn the relationship between these two units.

Pounds (lbs) to Stone (st) and Stone (st) to Pounds (lbs) Conversion Calculator

In order to convert pounds to stone (st) and stone (st) to pounds, feel free to use this conversion calculator - write the value that You have and click 'Calculate' to convert it:

Conversion Formulas

Conversion of pounds (lbs) to stones (st) and stones (st) to pounds (lbs) is an easy one since both units are used for measuring mass. And no, pounds and stones are obviously not units of the SI units system.

One pound (lb) is a unit of mass and it is defined as having exactly 0.45359237 kg. Over time various pounds were in use, but now the pound is standardized using SI unit for mass - kilogram.

One stone (st) is a unit of mass and it is defined as having exactly 14 pounds - 6.35029318 kg. Over time various values for stone were also used, but now it is "standardized" as having 8 pounds - other values are generally not in use anymore.

Stone (st) as a unit of mass is mostly used for measuring the weight of the human body (sports events, for example, boxing) and very rarely in trade.

Thus:

1 Stone = 14 Pounds = 6.35029318 kg

1 Pound = 1/14 Stones = 0.07142857 Stones = 0.45359237 kg

Conversion Examples

How many pounds is 4 stone?

In order to calculate the mass of 4 stone in pounds, we use the following formula:

M = 4 Stone = 4 * 14 pounds = 56 pounds

So, 4 stone equals 56 pounds.

How many pounds is 6 stone?

In order to calculate the mass of 6 stone in pounds, we use the following formula:

M = 6 Stone = 6 * 14 pounds = 84 pounds

So, 6 stone equals 84 pounds.

How many pounds is 8 stone?

In order to calculate the mass of 8 stone in pounds, we use the following formula:

M = 8 Stone = 8 * 14 pounds = 112 pounds

So, 8 stone equals 112 pounds or 1 (one) hundredweight.

How many pounds is 10 stone?

In order to calculate the mass of 10 stone in pounds, we use the following formula:

M = 10 Stone = 10 * 14 pounds = 140 pounds

So, 10 stone equals 140 pounds.

How many pounds is 16 stone?

In order to calculate the mass of 16 stone in pounds, we use the following formula:

M = 16 Stone = 16 * 14 pounds = 224 pounds

So, 16 stone equals 224 pounds or 0.1 (one-tenth) of a long ton.

How many pounds is 160 stone?

In order to calculate the mass of 160 stone in pounds, we use the following formula:

M = 160 Stone = 160 * 14 pounds = 2240 pounds = 1016.0469 kg

So, 160 stone equals 2240 pounds or 1 (one) long tone (~1016 kg).

Pounds to Stones and Stones to Pounds Conversion Charts

Here are some pounds-to-stones and stones-to-pounds quick conversion tables to aid You with units' conversions:

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