Convert Pound to Stone
Use this free converter to change pounds (lb) into stones (st). Pound and stone both measure weight & mass. As a quick reference, 1 lb equals 0.071428571 st, and 1 st equals 14 lb.
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Stone (st)
0.071428571
1 lb = 0.071428571 st
Weight & Mass conversion table
| Pound | Stone |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00071428571 |
| 0.1 | 0.0071428571 |
| 0.5 | 0.035714286 |
| 1 | 0.071428571 |
| 2 | 0.14285714 |
| 3 | 0.21428571 |
| 5 | 0.35714286 |
| 10 | 0.71428571 |
| 20 | 1.4285714 |
| 25 | 1.7857143 |
| 50 | 3.5714286 |
| 100 | 7.1428571 |
| 1,000 | 71.428571 |
How to convert Pound to Stone
Multiply the pound value by 0.071428571 to get stones.
- Enter the number of pounds you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in stones.
- Worked example: 15 lb × 0.071428571 = 1.0714286 st.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (stone to pound).
About these units
Pound (lb)
- Definition
- A pound (lb) is an imperial unit of mass equal to exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, divided into 16 ounces.
- History
- Derived from the Roman "libra" (hence the abbreviation lb), it was standardised internationally in 1959.
- Current use
- Pounds are the everyday unit of body and food weight in the United States.
Stone (st)
- Definition
- A stone (st) is a British imperial unit of mass equal to 14 pounds, or about 6.35 kilograms.
- History
- Historically the stone varied by commodity before being fixed at 14 pounds in 1835.
- Current use
- Stones are still widely used in the UK and Ireland to express body weight.
Frequently asked questions
How many stones are in a pound?
There are 0.071428571 st in 1 lb. To convert, multiply the number of pounds by 0.071428571.
How do I convert pounds to stones?
Multiply the pound value by 0.071428571 to get stones. For example, 10 lb = 0.71428571 st.
Is this pound-to-stone converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Pound to other weight & mass units
| Unit | 1 Pound equals |
|---|---|
| Kilogram (kg) | 0.45359237 kg |
| Gram (g) | 453.59237 g |
| Milligram (mg) | 453592.37 mg |
| Microgram (µg) | 453592370 µg |
| Metric Ton (t) | 0.00045359237 t |
| Ounce (oz) | 16 oz |
| Stone (st) | 0.071428571 st |
| US Ton (ton) | 0.0005 ton |
| Imperial Ton (long ton) | 0.00044642857 long ton |
| Carat (ct) | 2267.9619 ct |