8 Stone to Kilograms
Result
8 st = 50.8023 kg
8 st = 50.8023 kg
How to Convert stone to kilograms
To convert stone to kilograms, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
Reverse: 50.8023 kilograms = 8 stone
Reverse: 50.8023 kilograms = 8 stone
kilograms to stone converterAbout These Units
stone (st)
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).
A medium-sized dog might weigh around 1 stone (14 lbs).
Commonly used in: Human body weight (UK/Ireland), Boxing commentary (UK), Jockey weights, Historical trade records.
kilograms (kg)
The kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). Established in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water at the freezing point, it has been the world's standard for over two centuries. Until 2019, it was defined by a physical platinum-iridium cylinder locked in a vault in Paris (Le Grand K). Today, it is defined by the Planck constant, a fundamental constant of quantum physics, ensuring it remains stable and precise forever.
A liter of bottled water weighs exactly 1 kilogram.
Commonly used in: Body weight (worldwide except US), Gym equipment (plates/dumbbells), International shipping, Scientific mass measurements, Food packaging (globally).