Seldons
stone to pounds
1 stone = 14 pounds.
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How do you convert stone to pounds?
Use this formula. It is exact — these units are defined by international agreement, not measured.
lb = st × 14
Example: 10 st × 14 = 140 lb.
stone to pounds conversion table
Common values, rounded to six significant figures.
| st | lb |
|---|---|
| 1 st | 14 lb |
| 2 st | 28 lb |
| 3 st | 42 lb |
| 4 st | 56 lb |
| 5 st | 70 lb |
| 6 st | 84 lb |
| 7 st | 98 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 |
| 20 st | 280 lb |
The stone survives almost entirely in British and Irish body weight, where 11 st 4 lb is a normal way to say what an American would call 158 pounds. One stone is exactly 14 pounds, and the pounds part is never allowed to reach 14 — past that it rolls into another stone, the same way inches roll into feet.
Values worth remembering
These come up often enough that knowing them saves a lookup.
- 1 st = 14 lbone stone
- 11 st = 154 lban average adult
Questions people ask
How many pounds is 1 stone?
1 stone is 14 pounds.
How many stone is 1 pound?
1 pound is 0.0714286 stone.
How do you convert stone to pounds in your head?
Use × 14. That lands within a percent or so of the exact figure, which is close enough for packing, shipping estimates and shopping — use the calculator when the number has to be right.
Is the stone to pound conversion exact?
Yes. The relationship is exact by international agreement, so 14 is a definition rather than a measurement. Rounding in the answer comes from display, not from the conversion.