Stones to Pounds Converter
Type a value in stones to see it in pounds. It works both ways: type in the pounds box to convert back.
Formula
To convert stones to pounds, multiply by 14.
1 st = 14 lb and 1 lb = 0.0714285714286 st.
Stones to pounds table
| Stones | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 st | 14 lb |
| 5 st | 70 lb |
| 8 st | 112 lb |
| 9 st | 126 lb |
| 10 st | 140 lb |
| 11 st | 154 lb |
| 12 st | 168 lb |
| 13 st | 182 lb |
| 14 st | 196 lb |
| 15 st | 210 lb |
| 16 st | 224 lb |
| 18 st | 252 lb |
| 20 st | 280 lb |
Worked examples
5 st in pounds
5 st
70 lb
5 × 14 = 70
12 st in pounds
12 st
168 lb
12 × 14 = 168
18 st in pounds
18 st
252 lb
18 × 14 = 252
About Stones to Pounds Converter
This converter turns stones into pounds as you type, and works the other way too: type in the pounds box to convert back. To convert stones to pounds, multiply by 14. For example, 5 st is 70 lb, and 12 st is 168 lb.
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 Stones to Pounds Converter
- Type the amount in stones in the first box.
- Read the answer in pounds in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the pounds box instead, or use the swap button to open the pounds to stones page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Converting a body weight for a gym, a doctor or a form
- Following a recipe written in another system
- Checking luggage or parcel weight limits
- Comparing prices per kilogram and per pound
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in one stone?
There are 14 pounds in one stone. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert stones to pounds?
To convert stones to pounds, multiply by 14. For example, 18 st is 252 lb.
How do I convert pounds to stones?
Going the other way, divide by 14 (the same as multiplying by 0.07142857143). The pounds to stones converter does this for you.
What is 15 st in pounds?
15 st is 210 lb.
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.