Lbs To Stone Converter
Convert body weight from pounds (lbs) to stone.
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Understanding Pounds and Stone
The stone (st) is a unit of weight in the imperial system, primarily used in the United Kingdom and Ireland for measuring body weight. A pound (lb) is another imperial unit of weight, more common in the United States. Understanding the relationship between them is key for converting body weight across different regions.
The Fundamental Conversion
The conversion between pounds and stone is exact and straightforward:
1 stone = 14 pounds
How to Convert from Pounds to Stone
To convert a weight from pounds to stone, you divide the number of pounds by 14. The result is often expressed as a whole number of stone and a remainder in pounds.
- Divide the total pounds by 14.
- The whole number part of the result is the number of stone.
- Multiply the decimal part by 14 to get the remaining pounds.
Example: Convert 150 lbs to stone.
150 / 14 = 10.714...
So, that's 10 stone.
To find the remainder: 0.714... × 14 = 10 lbs.
Therefore, 150 lbs is equal to 10 stone and 10 pounds.
How to Convert from Stone to Pounds
To convert from stone and pounds to total pounds, the formula is:
Total Pounds = (Number of Stone × 14) + Remainder Pounds
Example: Convert 11 stone and 5 pounds to lbs.
(11 × 14) + 5 = 154 + 5 = 159 lbs
Pounds to Stone Quick Reference
| Pounds (lbs) | Equivalent in Stone & Pounds |
|---|---|
| 100 lbs | 7 st 2 lbs |
| 120 lbs | 8 st 8 lbs |
| 140 lbs | 10 st 0 lbs |
| 160 lbs | 11 st 6 lbs |
| 180 lbs | 12 st 12 lbs |
| 200 lbs | 14 st 4 lbs |
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