Stones to ounces Converter

This weight conversion tool quickly converts stones to ounces with this free online converter. Fast, accurate, and perfect to convert the stones [s] to ounces [o].

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How to Convert Stones to Ounces

To convert stones to ounces, multiply the number of stones by 224. Since one stone equals 224 ounces (14 pounds × 16 ounces per pound), this conversion is used for precise weight measurements.

Conversion Formula:

value * 224

Understanding the Conversion

Converting stones to ounces is useful when working with UK weight measurements that need to be expressed in smaller imperial units. This conversion connects the larger stone unit with the smaller ounce unit, making it valuable for precise weight calculations and detailed measurements.

One stone equals exactly 224 ounces, making this conversion straightforward. You multiply the number of stones by 224 to get the equivalent weight in ounces. This conversion is particularly relevant for body weight measurements in the UK, where weights may be expressed in stones but need to be converted to ounces for very precise calculations or when working with systems that use ounces.

The conversion factor of 224 is constant and exact within the imperial system. This reliability makes stones to ounces conversions highly accurate, which is important for detailed health tracking, medical calculations, and precise weight measurements.

Conversion Examples

Example: Convert 1 stone to ounces

Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 stone = 224 ounces, multiply stones by 224.
Step 2: Multiply 1 stone by 224.
Step 3: 1 × 224 = 224 ounces

1 stone = 224 ounces

This demonstrates the exact conversion factor between stones and ounces.

Example: Convert 0.5 stones to ounces

Step 1: Use the conversion factor: 1 stone = 224 ounces.
Step 2: Multiply 0.5 stones by 224.
Step 3: 0.5 × 224 = 112 ounces

0.5 stones = 112 ounces

This shows converting half a stone, useful for precise weight measurements.

Example: Convert 2 stones to ounces

Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 stone = 224 ounces.
Step 2: 2 stones × 224
Step 3: Result = 448 ounces

2 stones = 448 ounces

This illustrates converting a larger stone value to ounces for practical applications.

Conversion Formula

The formula to convert stones to ounces is:

stones × 224 = ounces

Mathematically, you can write this as:


stones × 224 ounces/stone = ounces

Multiplying by 224 converts stones to ounces using the standard imperial conversion factor, since one stone equals exactly 224 ounces (14 pounds × 16 ounces per pound).

Conversion Chart

Stones	Ounces
0.5	112
1	224
2	448
3	672
5	1120
10	2240
15	3360
20	4480
25	5600

Quick Conversion Tip

Quick conversion: Multiply stones by 224 to get ounces. For example, 1 st = 224 oz, 2 st = 448 oz, 5 st = 1,120 oz.

Unit Definitions

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

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

Common Use Cases

Body weight tracking: Convert weight measurements from stones to ounces for detailed health monitoring and precise tracking.
Medical records: Convert patient weights from stones to ounces for precise medical documentation and calculations.
Fitness and health: Convert body weight from stones to ounces when using equipment or apps that display in ounces.
Sports and athletics: Convert athlete weights from stones to ounces for precise competition measurements.
Retail and commerce: Convert product weights from stones to ounces for detailed inventory management.
Precise calculations: Convert weight measurements from stones to ounces for detailed weight analysis and calculations.