This pounds to stone converter gives you the lb to st result instantly, in your browser, with the exact ratio so you can verify it. 1 pound is about 0.0714286 stone, and going the other way, 1 stone is 14 pounds. Pounds are an imperial unit still common in the United States and the United Kingdom; stone are an imperial unit still common in the United States and the United Kingdom.
To convert by hand, multiply the number of pounds by 0.0714286. For example, 10 pounds is 0.714286 stone and 100 pounds is 7.14286 stone. The table below lists the most requested values, and the converter above accepts decimals for anything in between.
lb to st formula
st = lb × 0.0714286
1 pound is about 0.0714286 stone. Multiply the value in pounds by that factor to get stone.
Pounds to Stone conversion table
| pounds | stone | Rounded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.0714286 st | 0.0714 |
| 2 lb | 0.142857 st | 0.143 |
| 3 lb | 0.214286 st | 0.214 |
| 4 lb | 0.285714 st | 0.286 |
| 5 lb | 0.357143 st | 0.357 |
| 6 lb | 0.428571 st | 0.429 |
| 7 lb | 0.5 st | 0.5 |
| 8 lb | 0.571429 st | 0.571 |
| 9 lb | 0.642857 st | 0.643 |
| 10 lb | 0.714286 st | 0.714 |
| 12 lb | 0.857143 st | 0.857 |
| 15 lb | 1.07143 st | 1.07 |
| 20 lb | 1.42857 st | 1.43 |
| 25 lb | 1.78571 st | 1.79 |
| 30 lb | 2.14286 st | 2.14 |
| 40 lb | 2.85714 st | 2.86 |
| 50 lb | 3.57143 st | 3.57 |
| 60 lb | 4.28571 st | 4.29 |
| 70 lb | 5 st | 5 |
| 75 lb | 5.35714 st | 5.36 |
| 80 lb | 5.71429 st | 5.71 |
| 90 lb | 6.42857 st | 6.43 |
| 100 lb | 7.14286 st | 7.14 |
| 150 lb | 10.7143 st | 10.7 |
| 200 lb | 14.2857 st | 14.3 |
| 250 lb | 17.8571 st | 17.9 |
| 300 lb | 21.4286 st | 21.4 |
| 500 lb | 35.7143 st | 35.7 |
| 750 lb | 53.5714 st | 53.6 |
| 1,000 lb | 71.4286 st | 71.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How many stone are in 5 pounds?
5 lb = 0.357143 st. Multiply 5 by 0.0714286, the number of stone in one pound. The converter on this page does the same arithmetic for any value, including decimals.
What is the formula to convert pounds to stone?
st = lb × 0.0714286. The factor comes from the definitions of the units: 1 pound is about 0.0714286 stone. Worked example: 12 lb = 0.857143 st.
Is 30 lb the same as 2.14286 st?
Yes. 30 lb = 2.14286 st. Rounded to four decimals it is 2.143 st.
How do I convert stone back to pounds?
Divide by 0.0714286, or multiply by 14: 1 stone is 14 pounds. The stone to pounds page linked above lists common values the other way.
Is the lb to st conversion exact?
1 pound is about 0.0714286 stone. The ratio is a defined constant but produces a long decimal, so this page rounds to six significant digits, which is more precision than any everyday measurement needs.