Pounds to Stones Converter
Type a value in pounds to see it in stones. It works both ways: type in the stones box to convert back.
Formula
To convert pounds to stones, divide by 14 (the same as multiplying by 0.07142857143).
1 lb = 0.0714285714286 st and 1 st = 14 lb.
Pounds to stones table
| Pounds | Stones |
|---|---|
| 70 lb | 5 st |
| 98 lb | 7 st |
| 112 lb | 8 st |
| 126 lb | 9 st |
| 140 lb | 10 st |
| 154 lb | 11 st |
| 168 lb | 12 st |
| 182 lb | 13 st |
| 196 lb | 14 st |
| 210 lb | 15 st |
| 224 lb | 16 st |
Worked examples
98 lb in stones
98 lb
7 st
98 × 0.07142857143 = 7
154 lb in stones
154 lb
11 st
154 × 0.07142857143 = 11
210 lb in stones
210 lb
15 st
210 × 0.07142857143 = 15
About Pounds to Stones Converter
This converter turns pounds into stones as you type, and works the other way too: type in the stones box to convert back. To convert pounds to stones, divide by 14 (the same as multiplying by 0.07142857143). For example, 98 lb is 7 st, and 154 lb is 11 st.
Food in the UK is sold in grams and kilograms, while body weight is often given in stones and pounds and many recipes from the US use ounces and pounds, so weight conversions are a daily need. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Pounds to Stones Converter
- Type the amount in pounds in the first box.
- Read the answer in stones in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the stones box instead, or use the swap button to open the stones to pounds page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Following a recipe written in another system
- Checking luggage or parcel weight limits
- Comparing prices per kilogram and per pound
- Converting a body weight for a gym, a doctor or a form
Frequently asked questions
How many stones are in one pound?
There are 0.07142857143 stones in one pound. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert pounds to stones?
To convert pounds to stones, divide by 14 (the same as multiplying by 0.07142857143). For example, 210 lb is 15 st.
How do I convert stones to pounds?
Going the other way, multiply by 14. The stones to pounds converter does this for you.
What is 182 lb in stones?
182 lb is 13 st.
Is weight the same as mass?
Strictly, kilograms and pounds measure mass, and weight is the force of gravity on that mass. In everyday use people say weight for both, and these converters treat them as the same.