Converting from Stone (st) to Hundredweight, short (cwt (US))

What is Stone (st)

The stone is a unit of weight commonly used in the UK and Ireland for measuring body weight. One stone is equivalent to 14 pounds. The stone system is somewhat outdated and is often replaced by kilograms or pounds for everyday use. Despite this, it remains popular in some circles, particularly among those who still use traditional measures.

What is Hundredweight, short (cwt (US))

In the United States, the hundredweight (short cwt) is a unit of measure equal to 100 pounds. It is used primarily in the agricultural sector for commodities such as grain and livestock. The short hundredweight is distinct from the long hundredweight used in the UK, which is equal to 112 pounds.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between stone and short hundredweight, one can use the following formulas based on the default conversions:

• Conversion from Stone to Hundredweight (US):

  cwt (US)=st×0.14

• Conversion from Hundredweight (US) to Stone:

  st=cwt (US)×7.142857

Examples

Here are a few examples of converting between stone and hundredweight (US):

1. From Stone to Hundredweight:

   • If you have 8 st, the conversion to hundredweight is:
     cwt (US)=8×0.14=1.12

2. From Hundredweight to Stone:

   • If you have 8 cwt (US), the conversion to stone is:
     st=8×7.142857≈57.14

3. Another example from Stone:

   • Convert 6 st to cwt (US):
     cwt (US)=6×0.14=0.84

4. Going the other way:

   • Convert 14 cwt (US) to st:
     st=14×7.142857≈100

5. For larger values:

   • Convert 14 st to cwt:
     cwt (US)=14×0.14=1.96

These conversions can assist in converting weight measurements efficiently between two useful units of weight, making it easier to understand and compare different weight classes.