How do I convert pounds (lb) to stones (st)?
Divide pounds by 14. 28 pounds is exactly 2 stones, but 150 pounds is 10 stones 10 pounds – the whole number is the stones and the remainder is the pounds.
What are pounds (lb)?
Pound (lb) is an imperial weight unit primarily used in the United States but also common in the United Kingdom and Ireland. One pound is approximately 0.4536 kg.
Pounds are most commonly used in the United States whereas kilogram is the common weight unit in most other countries. When pounds are referenced, it normally refers to avoirdupois pounds. There is another measurement called Troy pounds which are used for precious metals.
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What are stones (st)?
A stone (st) is 14 pounds, about 6.35 kilograms. It is used in the United Kingdom and Ireland for body weight, so someone who weighs 10 stone is about 63.5kg.
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