Kilograms to stones Converter
This weight conversion tool quickly converts kilograms to stones with this free online converter. Fast, accurate, and perfect to convert the kilograms [k] to stones [s].
How to Convert Kilograms to Stones
To convert kilograms to stones, divide the number of kilograms by 6.35029. One stone equals 14 pounds or approximately 6.35029 kilograms, making this conversion useful when working with UK and Irish weight measurements.
Conversion Formula:
value / 6.35029Understanding the Conversion
Converting kilograms to stones is useful when working with weight measurements in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where stones are commonly used for body weight. The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the metric system, while the stone is an imperial unit primarily used in the UK and Ireland.
One stone equals approximately 6.35029 kilograms, which means you divide the number of kilograms by 6.35029 to get the equivalent weight in stones. This conversion is particularly useful for understanding body weight measurements in the UK, where people often express their weight in stones and pounds rather than just pounds or kilograms.
The conversion factor of 6.35029 is precise and based on the standard definition of a stone as 14 pounds. This ensures that your conversions are accurate whether you are tracking body weight, working with UK-based recipes, or handling measurements from different regions.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 6.35029 kilograms to stones
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 stone = 6.35029 kilograms, divide kilograms by 6.35029.
- Step 2: Divide 6.35029 kilograms by 6.35029.
- Step 3: 6.35029 รท 6.35029 = 1 stone
6.35029 kilograms = 1 stone
This shows the base conversion factor, where 1 stone equals approximately 6.35 kilograms.
Example: Convert 63.5029 kilograms to stones
- Step 1: Use the conversion factor: 1 stone = 6.35029 kilograms.
- Step 2: Divide 63.5029 kilograms by 6.35029.
- Step 3: 63.5029 รท 6.35029 = 10 stones
63.5029 kilograms = 10 stones
This demonstrates converting a larger weight value to stones.
Example: Convert 3.17515 kilograms to stones
- Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 stone = 6.35029 kilograms.
- Step 2: 3.17515 kilograms รท 6.35029
- Step 3: Result = 0.5 stones
3.17515 kilograms = 0.5 stones
This shows converting half a stone, a common measurement in UK weight tracking.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert kilograms to stones is:
kilograms รท 6.35029 = stones
Mathematically, you can write this as:
kilograms รท 6.35029 kilograms/stone = stones
Dividing by 6.35029 converts kilograms to stones using the standard conversion factor.
Conversion Chart
| Kilograms | Stones |
|---|---|
| 3.175 | 0.5 |
| 6.35 | 1 |
| 12.7 | 2 |
| 19.051 | 3 |
| 25.401 | 4 |
| 31.751 | 5 |
| 63.503 | 10 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide kilograms by 6.35 (approximately) to get stones. For example, 6.35 kg โ 1 stone, 12.7 kg โ 2 stones, 63.5 kg โ 10 stones.
Unit Definitions
Kilogram (kg)
A kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It equals 1000 grams and is used worldwide for weight measurements.
1 kilogram = 1000 grams = 2.20462 pounds = 0.157473 stones
Stone (st)
A stone is an imperial unit of mass used primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland. One stone equals 14 pounds or approximately 6.35029 kilograms.
1 stone = 14 pounds = 6.35029 kilograms = 224 ounces = 6350.29 grams
Common Use Cases
- Body weight tracking: Convert weight measurements from kilograms to stones when tracking body weight in the UK or Ireland, where stones are commonly used.
- Health and fitness: Convert weight measurements from kilograms to stones when using fitness equipment or scales that display in different units.
- Cooking and recipes: Convert ingredient weights from kilograms to stones when following UK-based recipes or working with traditional measurements.
- Shipping and logistics: Convert package weights from kilograms to stones for UK-based shipping calculations and freight charges.
- Retail and commerce: Convert product weights for inventory management and pricing when dealing with UK suppliers or customers.
- Education: Teach students about different weight measurement systems and help them understand the relationship between metric and imperial units.