Stones to Pounds Converter
Convert stone to pounds instantly. Free online st to lb calculator—multiply by 14. For UK/Ireland body weight and boxing classes.
How to Convert Stones to Pounds
To convert stones to pounds, multiply the number of stones by 14. Since one stone equals 14 pounds, this is a straightforward imperial system conversion commonly used in the UK.
Conversion Formula:
value * 14Conversion Examples
Example: 10 stone to pounds
- 10 × 14 = 140 lb
10 stone = 140 pounds
Common weight reference.
Example: 1 stone to pounds
- 1 × 14 = 14 lb
1 stone = 14 pounds
Definition of the stone (UK).
Conversion Chart
| Stones | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 7 |
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 28 |
| 3 | 42 |
| 5 | 70 |
| 10 | 140 |
| 15 | 210 |
| 20 | 280 |
| 25 | 350 |
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert stones to pounds is:
stones × 14 = pounds
Mathematically, you can write this as:
stones × 14 pounds/stone = pounds
Multiplying by 14 converts stones to pounds using the standard imperial conversion factor, since one stone equals exactly 14 pounds.
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Multiply stones by 14 to get pounds. For example, 1 st = 14 lbs, 2 st = 28 lbs, 5 st = 70 lbs.
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 = 14 pounds = 224 ounces = 6.35029 kilograms
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
Common Use Cases
- UK body weight in pounds for US apps.
- Sports weight classes.
- Health tracking across stone and lb.
- Historical or UK recipe contexts.
Understanding the Conversion
Stones to pounds: 1 stone = 14 pounds (UK imperial). Used for body weight in the UK and Ireland.
Example: 10 st = 140 lb; 11 st 4 lb is often written as 11.286 st in decimal form here as 158 lb.
UK body weight in pounds for US apps. The table and FAQ on this page walk through the factor if you need it.
FAQs
How many pounds in a stone?
14 pounds per stone (UK).
How do I convert stone to pounds?
Multiply stone by 14.
What is 12 stone in pounds?
12 × 14 = 168 pounds.