Pounds to Stones

1 pound = 0.07142857143 stones. To convert pounds (lb) to stones (st), divide by 14.

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How to convert pounds to stones

st = lb ÷ 14

Example: convert 8 pounds to stones.
8 lb ÷ 14 = 0.5714285714 st

The same relationship in reverse: 1 stone = 14 pounds, so you can also multiply by 0.07142857143. Need the other direction? Use the stones to pounds converter.

You will typically need this conversion for UK body weight written as stones and pounds.

Pounds to Stones conversion chart

Pounds (lb)Stones (st)
1 lb0.071428571 st
2 lb0.14285714 st
3 lb0.21428571 st
4 lb0.28571429 st
5 lb0.35714286 st
6 lb0.42857143 st
7 lb0.5 st
8 lb0.57142857 st
9 lb0.64285714 st
10 lb0.71428571 st
15 lb1.0714286 st
20 lb1.4285714 st
25 lb1.7857143 st
30 lb2.1428571 st
40 lb2.8571429 st
50 lb3.5714286 st
75 lb5.3571429 st
100 lb7.1428571 st
250 lb17.857143 st
500 lb35.714286 st
1,000 lb71.428571 st

Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.

About the units

Pound (lb)

The international avoirdupois pound, exactly 0.45359237 kg (1959 agreement). Used for body weight and groceries in the US.

Stone (st)

Fourteen pounds, or exactly 6.35029318 kg. Still widely used in the UK and Ireland for body weight.

Frequently asked questions

How many stones are in a pound?

1 pound = 0.07142857143 stones. Going the other way, 1 stone = 14 pounds.

How do I convert pounds to stones?

To convert pounds to stones, divide by 14. The formula is st = lb ÷ 14.

What is 8 lb in st?

8 pounds is 0.5714285714 stones (8 lb ÷ 14 = 0.5714285714 st).

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