Lbs to Stones Converter
Convert pounds to stones instantly, and stones back to pounds. Based on the exact 1 stone = 14 lb definition.
Calculator by Toolsloft ↗- Result
- 0.071429 Stones (st)
- Conversion
- 1 Pounds (lb) = 0.071429 Stones (st)
Convert pounds to stones, and stones back to pounds. Body weight is often given in stones in the UK and Ireland, so this helps when a scale or chart reports pounds instead. Enter the value and read the answer.
How this is calculated
One stone is exactly 14 pounds, so pounds are divided by 14 to get stones and stones are multiplied by 14 to get pounds. Both units trace back to the exact avoirdupois pound (0.45359237 kg). Results are shown to six decimal places.
How to use
- Enter the number of pounds.
- Keep the direction on pounds to stones, or press Swap units for stones to pounds.
- Read the result in stones.
Examples
- 1 pounds:
1 lb = 0.071429 st - 196 lb:
196 lb = 14 st - Reverse:
1 st = 14 lb
FAQ
- How many pounds are in a stone?
- Exactly 14 pounds. The stone is a British unit of body weight defined as 14 avoirdupois pounds.
- How do I convert pounds to stones?
- Divide the number of pounds by 14. For example, 196 pounds divided by 14 is 14 stones.