Pounds to stones Converter
This weight conversion tool quickly converts pounds to stones with this free online converter. Fast, accurate, and perfect to convert the pounds [p] to stones [s].
How to Convert Pounds to Stones
To convert pounds to stones, divide the number of pounds by 14. Since one stone equals 14 pounds, this conversion is commonly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurements.
Conversion Formula:
value / 14Understanding the Conversion
Converting pounds 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 (pounds) with the larger stone unit, which equals 14 pounds.
One stone equals exactly 14 pounds, making this conversion straightforward. You divide the number of pounds by 14 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 14 is constant and exact within the imperial system. This reliability makes pounds 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 14 pounds to stones
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 stone = 14 pounds, divide pounds by 14.
- Step 2: Divide 14 pounds by 14.
- Step 3: 14 รท 14 = 1 stone
14 pounds = 1 stone
This demonstrates the exact conversion factor between pounds and stones.
Example: Convert 7 pounds to stones
- Step 1: Use the conversion factor: 1 stone = 14 pounds.
- Step 2: Divide 7 pounds by 14.
- Step 3: 7 รท 14 = 0.5 stones
7 pounds = 0.5 stones
This shows converting half a stone, useful for precise weight measurements.
Example: Convert 28 pounds to stones
- Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 stone = 14 pounds.
- Step 2: 28 pounds รท 14
- Step 3: Result = 2 stones
28 pounds = 2 stones
This illustrates converting a larger pound value to stones for practical applications.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert pounds to stones is:
pounds รท 14 = stones
Mathematically, you can write this as:
pounds รท 14 pounds/stone = stones
Dividing by 14 converts pounds to stones using the standard imperial conversion factor, since one stone equals exactly 14 pounds.
Conversion Chart
| Pounds | Stones |
|---|---|
| 7 | 0.5 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 28 | 2 |
| 42 | 3 |
| 56 | 4 |
| 70 | 5 |
| 84 | 6 |
| 98 | 7 |
| 112 | 8 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide pounds by 14 to get stones. For example, 14 lbs = 1 st, 28 lbs = 2 st, 70 lbs = 5 st.
Unit Definitions
Pound (lbs)
A pound is an imperial unit of mass. The avoirdupois pound, used in the United States and most countries, equals approximately 0.453592 kilograms or 16 ounces.
1 pound = 0.0714286 stones = 16 ounces = 453.592 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 = 14 pounds = 224 ounces = 6.35029 kilograms
Common Use Cases
- Body weight tracking: Convert weight measurements from pounds to stones for health monitoring in the UK and Ireland.
- Medical records: Convert patient weights from pounds to stones for medical documentation in regions using stone measurements.
- Fitness and health: Convert body weight from pounds to stones when tracking fitness goals in the UK.
- Sports and athletics: Convert athlete weights from pounds to stones for competitions and records in the UK.
- Retail and commerce: Convert product weights from pounds to stones for inventory management in UK markets.
- Historical records: Convert historical weight measurements from pounds to stones for archival purposes.