Convert Pounds to Stone
1 lb = 0.0714285 st
Conversion Table
| pounds (lb) | stone (st) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.0357143 |
| 1 | 0.0714285 |
| 2 | 0.142857 |
| 5 | 0.357143 |
| 10 | 0.714285 |
| 25 | 1.7857 |
| 50 | 3.5714 |
| 100 | 7.1429 |
| 250 | 17.8571 |
| 500 | 35.7143 |
| 1000 | 71.4285 |
How to Convert pounds to stone
To convert pounds to stone, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 lb = 0.714285 st
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About pounds and stone
The Conversion Formula
To convert pounds to stone, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 lb = 0.0714285 st. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 lb to stone: 25 × 0.0714285 = 1.7857 st. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.0714285, or equivalently multiply by 14.
About pounds
The pound (lb) traces its roots to the Roman 'libra', which is why its abbreviation is 'lb'. The modern 'avoirdupois pound' was standardized in 1959 to be exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, creating a bridge between the imperial and metric worlds. While the UK has officially adopted metric, the pound remains the cultural standard for body weight there (often via 'stones') and is the official unit of weight in the United States. pounds are commonly used in Body weight (US), Grocery produce (US), Baby birth weight, and Dumbbells and kettlebells (US), Boxing weight classes.
A loaf of sandwich bread weighs about 1 pound.
About stone
The stone is a quintessential British unit, historically used to weigh agricultural commodities like wool and wax. Its weight varied by town and product until being standardized at 14 pounds in 1835. While no longer used for trade, it remains the primary way people in the UK and Ireland describe their body weight. You might hear someone say they weigh '10 stone 7' (147 lbs). stone are commonly used in Human body weight (UK/Ireland), Boxing commentary (UK), Jockey weights, and Historical trade records.
A medium-sized dog might weigh around 1 stone (14 lbs).
When Would You Convert pounds to stone?
Converting between pounds and stone is one of the most common weight conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 lb = 0.0714285 st) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.