Ounces to stones Converter
This weight conversion tool quickly converts ounces to stones with this free online converter. Fast, accurate, and perfect to convert the ounces [o] to stones [s].
How to Convert Ounces to Stones
To convert ounces to stones, divide the number of ounces by 224. Since one stone equals 224 ounces, this conversion is commonly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurements.
Conversion Formula:
value / 224Understanding the Conversion
Converting ounces to stones is primarily used in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where stones are a traditional unit for measuring body weight. This conversion connects the smaller imperial unit (ounces) with the larger stone unit, which equals 14 pounds or 224 ounces.
One stone equals exactly 224 ounces, making this conversion straightforward. You divide the number of ounces by 224 to get the equivalent weight in stones. This conversion is particularly relevant for body weight measurements in the UK, where people commonly express their weight in stones and pounds rather than just pounds.
The conversion factor of 224 is constant and exact within the imperial system. This reliability makes ounces to stones conversions accurate, which is important for health tracking, medical records, and fitness applications in regions where stones are commonly used.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 224 ounces to stones
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 stone = 224 ounces, divide ounces by 224.
- Step 2: Divide 224 ounces by 224.
- Step 3: 224 รท 224 = 1 stone
224 ounces = 1 stone
This demonstrates the exact conversion factor between ounces and stones.
Example: Convert 112 ounces to stones
- Step 1: Use the conversion factor: 1 stone = 224 ounces.
- Step 2: Divide 112 ounces by 224.
- Step 3: 112 รท 224 = 0.5 stones
112 ounces = 0.5 stones
This shows converting half a stone, useful for precise weight measurements.
Example: Convert 448 ounces to stones
- Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 stone = 224 ounces.
- Step 2: 448 ounces รท 224
- Step 3: Result = 2 stones
448 ounces = 2 stones
This illustrates converting a larger ounce value to stones for practical applications.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert ounces to stones is:
ounces รท 224 = stones
Mathematically, you can write this as:
ounces รท 224 ounces/stone = stones
Dividing by 224 converts ounces to stones using the standard imperial conversion factor, since one stone equals exactly 224 ounces (14 pounds ร 16 ounces per pound).
Conversion Chart
| Ounces | Stones |
|---|---|
| 112 | 0.5 |
| 224 | 1 |
| 448 | 2 |
| 672 | 3 |
| 896 | 4 |
| 1120 | 5 |
| 1344 | 6 |
| 1568 | 7 |
| 1792 | 8 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide ounces by 224 to get stones. For example, 224 oz = 1 st, 448 oz = 2 st, 1120 oz = 5 st.
Unit Definitions
Ounce (oz)
An ounce is an imperial unit of mass. The avoirdupois ounce, used in the United States and most countries, equals approximately 28.3495 grams.
1 ounce = 0.00446429 stones = 0.0625 pounds = 28.3495 grams
Stone (st)
A stone is an imperial unit of mass used primarily in the UK and Ireland. One stone equals 14 pounds or 224 ounces, commonly used for body weight measurements.
1 stone = 224 ounces = 14 pounds = 6.35029 kilograms
Common Use Cases
- Body weight tracking: Convert weight measurements from ounces to stones for health monitoring in the UK and Ireland.
- Medical records: Convert patient weights from ounces to stones for medical documentation in regions using stone measurements.
- Fitness and health: Convert body weight from ounces to stones when tracking fitness goals in the UK.
- Sports and athletics: Convert athlete weights from ounces to stones for competitions and records in the UK.
- Retail and commerce: Convert product weights from ounces to stones for inventory management in UK markets.
- Historical records: Convert historical weight measurements from ounces to stones for archival purposes.