Stones to tons Converter
This weight conversion tool quickly converts stones to tons with this free online converter. Fast, accurate, and perfect to convert the stones [s] to tons [t].
How to Convert Stones to Tons
To convert stones to tons, divide the number of stones by 142.857 (or multiply by 0.007). Since one US ton equals approximately 142.857 stones, this conversion is used for large-scale weight measurements.
Conversion Formula:
value / 142.857Understanding the Conversion
Converting stones to tons is useful for large-scale weight measurements when working with UK weight units that need to be expressed in US tons. This conversion connects the UK stone unit with the US ton (short ton), which equals 2,000 pounds or approximately 142.857 stones.
One US ton equals approximately 142.857 stones, requiring division by this factor to convert. This conversion is particularly relevant for bulk weight calculations in shipping and logistics, where weights may be measured in stones but need to be expressed in tons for shipping rates, vehicle capacity planning, and freight management.
The conversion factor of 142.857 is based on the relationship between the stone (14 pounds) and the US ton (2,000 pounds). This precision is important in industries like shipping and logistics, where accurate conversions ensure proper freight calculations and compliance with shipping standards.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 142.857 stones to tons
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 ton = 142.857 stones, divide stones by 142.857.
- Step 2: Divide 142.857 stones by 142.857.
- Step 3: 142.857 รท 142.857 = 1 ton
142.857 stones = 1 ton
This demonstrates the conversion factor between stones and US tons.
Example: Convert 71.4285 stones to tons
- Step 1: Use the conversion factor: 1 ton = 142.857 stones.
- Step 2: Divide 71.4285 stones by 142.857.
- Step 3: 71.4285 รท 142.857 = 0.5 tons
71.4285 stones = 0.5 tons
This shows converting half a ton, useful for freight calculations.
Example: Convert 285.714 stones to tons
- Step 1: Conversion factor: 1 ton = 142.857 stones.
- Step 2: 285.714 stones รท 142.857
- Step 3: Result = 2 tons
285.714 stones = 2 tons
This illustrates converting a larger stone value to tons for practical shipping applications.
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert stones to tons is:
stones รท 142.857 = tons
Mathematically, you can write this as:
stones รท 142.857 stones/ton = tons
Dividing by 142.857 converts stones to US tons using the standard conversion factor, since one US ton equals approximately 142.857 stones (2,000 pounds รท 14 pounds per stone).
Conversion Chart
| Stones | Tons |
|---|---|
| 71.4285 | 0.5 |
| 142.857 | 1 |
| 285.714 | 2 |
| 428.571 | 3 |
| 571.428 | 4 |
| 714.285 | 5 |
| 1428.57 | 10 |
| 2857.14 | 20 |
| 4285.71 | 30 |
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide stones by approximately 143 to get tons. For example, 143 st โ 1 t, 286 st โ 2 t, 714 st โ 5 t.
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 = 0.007 tons = 14 pounds = 6.35029 kilograms
Ton (US) (t)
A US ton, also called a short ton, is an imperial unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds or 32,000 ounces. It is commonly used in the United States for large weight measurements.
1 ton = 142.857 stones = 2,000 pounds = 907.185 kilograms
Common Use Cases
- Freight shipping: Convert cargo weights from stones to tons for shipping rate calculations and vehicle capacity planning.
- Logistics and transportation: Convert package weights from stones to tons for freight management and load planning.
- Construction industry: Convert material weights from stones to tons for construction project planning.
- Manufacturing: Convert raw material weights from stones to tons for production planning.
- Mining and extraction: Convert ore weights from stones to tons for production reporting.
- Industrial processes: Convert bulk material weights from stones to tons for process calculations.