Pounds to Stones Conversion
Pounds to Stones
It is a conversion calculator that is used to convert the mass in pounds (lb) to the mass of Stones (st). It uses a simple interface that makes it easier to perform the conversions from pounds to stones. The blank text field is used to enter the value to be converted in pounds. The ‘Convert' button is used to execute the conversions from pounds to stones. The ‘Reset' button is used to erase all data of the previous conversions from the calculator.
This control enhances the efficiency of the Pounds to Stones calculator as it can only perform one conversion at a time. The conversion result will be displayed below the two controls in Stones (st). This converter also indicates the method used in the conversion from pounds to stones.
Example
Convert 200 pounds to stones
Solution
First, enter the value in pounds (200) in the blank text field. Press the ‘Convert' button to initiate the conversion. The result in stones will be displayed as;
Stones: 14.285714286 st
Calculation:
= 200 lb / 14
= 14.285714286 st
How to convert Pounds to Stones
This calculator uses a formula in executing the conversions from pounds to stones.
1 lb = 0.0714286 st
This implies that one pound is equivalent to 0.0714286 stones.
The mass in stones is calculated by dividing the mass in pounds by 14. It is expressed as;
M (st) = M (lb) / 14
Using the example above;
Convert 200 pounds to stones
The calculation will be;
M (st) = 200 lb / 14
= 14.285714286
The pounds to stones conversion table is used to determine the conversions of common values from pounds to stones on a scale of 0 lb to 1000lb.
How many stones in a pound?
The weights units' conversion factor of pounds to stones is 0.0714285714. If you were converting the mass in troy pounds to stones, you will use 0.058775510204 as the conversion factor.
We multiply the value in pounds by the conversion factor to determine the number of stones in a pound.
For example, how many stones are in 200 pounds? The calculation will be;
200 x 0.0714285714 = 14.285714286 stones in 200 pounds.
1 pound = 0.0714285714 (1/14) Stones
Therefore, there are 0.0714285714 stones in one pound.
A pound is a mass unit in the US customary and imperial systems of measurement. A pound is defined as 0.45359237 kilograms and is abbreviated as "lb".
A Stone is an old mass unit that is still being used in Ireland and the United Kingdom as a measure of body weight. One stone is equivalent to 14 pounds and 224 ounces. It is abbreviated as "st".