Stone (st)
Weight · Imperial
Main conversion
1 st = 6.35 kg (0.0635 q)
Description and history
The stone (symbol st) is a traditional British and Irish unit equal to 14 pounds, or about 6.35 kilograms.
UK agricultural markets used it for wool, potatoes, hay and livestock live weight. It remains common for body weight and some trade contexts.
Reference conversions
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| Kilograms (kg) | 1 st = 6.35 kg |
| Grams (g) | 1 st = 6,350 g |
| Quintals (q) | 1 st = 0.0635 q |
| Tonnes (t) | 1 st = 0.00635 t |
| Pounds (lbs) | 1 st = 13.999 lbs |
