Converting from Stone (st) to Pound (lbs)

What is Stone (st)

The stone (abbreviated as st) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United Kingdom and Ireland. One stone is equivalent to 14 pounds (lbs). The stone is often used to describe the weight of individuals, particularly in contexts related to health and fitness.

What is Pound (lbs)

The pound (abbreviated as lbs) is a unit of weight in the customary systems of measurement used in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The pound is more widely recognized and used than stone, making it essential for conversions, especially in international contexts.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from stone to pounds, you can use the following formula:

Conversely, to convert from pounds to stone, the formula is:

Examples

Here are some examples of converting between stone and pounds:

1. Converting 5 stone to pounds:

   Weight in lbs=5 st×14=70 lbs

2. Converting 11 stone to pounds:

   Weight in lbs=11 st×14=154 lbs

3. Converting 3 pounds to stone:

   Weight in st=3 lbs×0.07142857≈0.2142857 st

4. Converting 11 pounds to stone:

   Weight in st=11 lbs×0.07142857≈0.7857143 st

5. Converting 1 stone to pounds using scientific notation:

   Weight in lbs=1 st×14=1.4∗101 lbs

6. Converting 3 stone to pounds:

   Weight in lbs=3 st×14=42 lbs

These examples illustrate both directions of the conversion process, making it easy to switch between the two units.

For further conversions, you can consult the formulas provided or use this page to perform converting from Stone (st) to Pound (lbs).