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Pounds to Stones

Convert pounds (lb) to stones (st) — instant and accurate

1 lb = 0.071428571 st  ·  To convert pounds to stones, multiply by 0.071428571.

0.0714286 st

Pounds to Stones Conversion Table

PoundsStones
1 lb0.0714286 st
2 lb0.142857 st
3 lb0.214286 st
4 lb0.285714 st
5 lb0.357143 st
6 lb0.428571 st
7 lb0.5 st
8 lb0.571429 st
9 lb0.642857 st
10 lb0.714286 st
15 lb1.07143 st
20 lb1.42857 st
25 lb1.78571 st
30 lb2.14286 st
40 lb2.85714 st
50 lb3.57143 st
75 lb5.35714 st
100 lb7.14286 st
250 lb17.8571 st
500 lb35.7143 st
1000 lb71.4286 st

Formula

stones = pounds × 0.071428571
pounds = stones × 14
Example: 5 lb × 0.071428571 = 0.357143 st

About the Pounds-to-Stones Conversion

Converting pounds to stones is needed when expressing US body-weight figures in UK conventions. 14 pounds equals one stone. A 175 lb adult is 12 st 7 lb (12.5 stones).

Real-World Examples

  • 14 lb (one stone) = 1 st
  • 140 lb (10-stone person) = 10 st
  • 175 lb (12.5-stone adult) = 12.5 st
  • 200 lb (14-stone person) = 14.2857 st

Stones to Pounds (Reverse)

StonesPounds
1 st14 lb
2 st28 lb
3 st42 lb
4 st56 lb
5 st70 lb
6 st84 lb
7 st98 lb
8 st112 lb
9 st126 lb
10 st140 lb
15 st210 lb
20 st280 lb
25 st350 lb
30 st420 lb
40 st560 lb
50 st700 lb
75 st1050 lb
100 st1400 lb
250 st3500 lb
500 st7000 lb
1000 st14000 lb

Frequently Asked Questions

How many stones are in a pound?

1 pound equals 0.071428571 stones.

How do I convert pounds to stones?

Multiply the value in pounds by 0.071428571 to get stones. For example, 5 lb × 0.071428571 = 0.357143 st.

How do I convert stones back to pounds?

Multiply the value in stones by 14 to get pounds. Equivalently, divide by 0.071428571.

How many pounds are in a stone?

1 stone equals 14 pounds.

How many stones is 175 lb?

175 lb (a typical adult in lb) equals 12.5 st.

Is the pounds-to-stones conversion exact?

Yes. 1 lb = 0.071428571 st is an exact value defined by international agreement.

About Pounds and Stones

The pound (symbol lb, from Latin libra) equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms by international agreement since 1959. It remains the everyday weight unit in the US.

The stone (symbol st) equals 14 pounds, or exactly 6.35029318 kilograms. It remains common for stating body weight in the UK and Ireland.

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