How to convert pounds to stones
One pound equals 0.071429 stones. To convert, multiply the number of pounds by 0.071429 (or divide by 14):
Mental-math shortcut: Divide pounds by 14: the whole number is stones and the remainder is pounds. 160 lb ÷ 14 = 11 remainder 6, so 160 lb = 11 st 6 lb.
Example
Convert 160 pounds to stones: 160 lb × 0.071429 = 11.4286 st. In stones and pounds, that is 11 st 6 lb.
Pounds to Stones conversion chart
| Pounds (lb) | Stones (st) | Stones and pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 7.1429 | 7 st 2 lb |
| 112 | 8 | 8 st 0 lb |
| 120 | 8.5714 | 8 st 8 lb |
| 126 | 9 | 9 st 0 lb |
| 140 | 10 | 10 st 0 lb |
| 150 | 10.7143 | 10 st 10 lb |
| 154 | 11 | 11 st 0 lb |
| 160 | 11.4286 | 11 st 6 lb |
| 168 | 12 | 12 st 0 lb |
| 175 | 12.5 | 12 st 7 lb |
| 180 | 12.8571 | 12 st 12 lb |
| 182 | 13 | 13 st 0 lb |
| 196 | 14 | 14 st 0 lb |
| 200 | 14.2857 | 14 st 4 lb |
| 210 | 15 | 15 st 0 lb |
| 224 | 16 | 16 st 0 lb |
| 250 | 17.8571 | 17 st 12 lb |
What is a pound?
The pound (lb) is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. It is the everyday unit for body weight and groceries in the United States. A pound contains 16 ounces, and about 2.2046 pounds make one kilogram.
What is a stone?
The stone (st) equals 14 pounds, or about 6.35 kilograms. It is still widely used in the United Kingdom and Ireland for body weight — "11 stone 4" means 11 stone and 4 pounds, which is 158 pounds.
Converting the other way? Use the Stones to Pounds converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many stones is one pound?
One pound is 0.071429 stones.
How do I convert pounds to stones?
Multiply the value in pounds by 0.071429. For example, 160 lb × 0.071429 = 11.4286 st.
What is 200 lb in stones?
200 lb is 14.2857 stones, or 14 st 4 lb.
How do I convert stones to pounds?
Multiply stones by 14 (or divide by 0.071429). You can also use our Stones to Pounds converter.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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