Convert Pounds to Stones
Instantly convert Pounds (lb) to Stones (st) with our free online calculator.
Formula: lb to st — multiply by 0.0714286
Reference Table
| Pounds (lb) | Stones (st) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0714286 |
| 5 | 0.357143 |
| 10 | 0.714286 |
| 25 | 1.78571 |
| 50 | 3.57143 |
| 100 | 7.14286 |
How to Convert Pounds to Stones
Formula
To convert Pounds (lb) to Stones (st): multiply by 0.0714286
Step-by-Step
- Start with your value in Pounds (lb).
- Multiply by 0.0714286 to perform the conversion.
- The result is your value expressed in Stones (st).
Conversion Factor
1 lb = 0.0714286 st
Reverse Factor
1 st = 14 lb
Worked Example
Convert 25 Pounds to Stones: 25 lb = 1.78571 st
About Pound (lb)
An imperial unit of mass equal to 16 ounces, defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms by the 1959 international yard-and-pound agreement. The pound is the primary unit of body weight in the United States, the commercial unit for produce and meat ("$5.99 per pound"), and the standard for US shipping tariffs. Commonly abbreviated "lb" from the Latin libra. Pounds also measure aircraft weight in US aviation and are the native unit for barbell plates in US gyms.
About Stone (st)
A British imperial unit of mass equal to 14 pounds (about 6.35 kilograms). The stone is still the everyday unit for personal body weight in the United Kingdom and Ireland — where people say "I weigh 12 stone" rather than 168 pounds or 76 kilograms. Officially abolished from UK commerce in 1985, the stone nonetheless remains cultural shorthand on British bathroom scales, medical charts, and casual conversation about weight. Equine and livestock weights in Britain are also still sometimes quoted in stones.
Quick Facts
- 1 Pound equals 0.0714286 Stones
- 1 Stone equals 14 Pounds
- Pound is a unit of weight & mass
- Stone is a unit of weight & mass
- This conversion is commonly used in cooking, shipping, fitness, and scientific research
- The Pound belongs to the imperial system
Common Pound to Stone Conversions
| Pounds (lb) | Stones (st) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000714286 |
| 0.1 | 0.00714286 |
| 0.25 | 0.0178571 |
| 0.5 | 0.0357143 |
| 1 | 0.0714286 |
| 2 | 0.142857 |
| 3 | 0.214286 |
| 5 | 0.357143 |
| 10 | 0.714286 |
| 15 | 1.07143 |
| 20 | 1.42857 |
| 25 | 1.78571 |
| 50 | 3.57143 |
| 75 | 5.35714 |
| 100 | 7.14286 |
| 250 | 17.8571 |
| 500 | 35.7143 |
| 1000 | 71.4286 |
| 5000 | 357.143 |
| 10000 | 714.286 |
Understanding Pounds
The Pound (symbol: lb) is a unit of weight & mass. An imperial unit of mass equal to 16 ounces, defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms by the 1959 international yard-and-pound agreement. The pound is the primary unit of body weight in the United States, the commercial unit for produce and meat ("$5.99 per pound"), and the standard for US shipping tariffs. Commonly abbreviated "lb" from the Latin libra. Pounds also measure aircraft weight in US aviation and are the native unit for barbell plates in US gyms.
It belongs to the imperial measurement system.
Pounds are commonly used in cooking, shipping, fitness, and scientific research.
Understanding Stones
The Stone (symbol: st) is a unit of weight & mass. A British imperial unit of mass equal to 14 pounds (about 6.35 kilograms). The stone is still the everyday unit for personal body weight in the United Kingdom and Ireland — where people say "I weigh 12 stone" rather than 168 pounds or 76 kilograms. Officially abolished from UK commerce in 1985, the stone nonetheless remains cultural shorthand on British bathroom scales, medical charts, and casual conversation about weight. Equine and livestock weights in Britain are also still sometimes quoted in stones.
Stones are commonly used in cooking, shipping, fitness, and scientific research.
Why Convert Pounds to Stones?
Converting between Pounds and Stones comes up in many real-world situations. Cooks adapting international recipes, shippers calculating freight costs, and fitness enthusiasts tracking body composition all need reliable weight conversions. Scientific laboratories frequently work across measurement systems when referencing global research, making quick and accurate conversion indispensable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Pounds to Stones?
An imperial unit of mass equal to 16 ounces, defined as exactly 0. To convert Pounds to Stones, multiply by 0.0714286. For example, 25 lb equals 1.78571 st.
How many Stones are in 1 Pound?
There are 0.0714286 Stones in 1 Pound.
How many Pounds are in 1 Stone?
There are 14 Pounds in 1 Stone.
What is the formula for Pound to Stone conversion?
The formula is: multiply by 0.0714286. This means 1 lb = 0.0714286 st.
Is a Pound bigger than a Stone?
Yes. One Pound is larger than one Stone because 1 lb equals 0.0714286 st, which is less than 1.
When do you need to convert between Pounds and Stones?
A British imperial unit of mass equal to 14 pounds (about 6. Pound and Stone are both weight units, so conversion comes up whenever one source of information uses one unit and another uses the other — a classic cross-reference challenge in engineering, trade, travel, and everyday life.