How it's calculated
lb = stone × 14
stone = weight in stone, lb = pounds. 1 stone = 14 pounds. Reverse: stone = lb ÷ 14.
Common values
| Stone | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 8 | 112 |
| 10 | 140 |
| 12 | 168 |
| 14 | 196 |
| 16 | 224 |
Common questions
How many pounds are in a stone?
Exactly 14 pounds, fixed by the UK Weights and Measures Act of 1835.
Is stone still used outside the UK?
Mostly in the UK and Ireland for body weight. The US uses pounds alone, and most other countries use kilograms.