Convert Pounds to stones
1 pound = 0.071429 stones · st = lb ÷ 14
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from pounds, the US customary unit for body weight and groceries, to stones, used in the UK and Ireland for body weight. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Pounds to stones conversion table
| Pounds (lb) | Stones (st) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.071429 st |
| 2 lb | 0.142857 st |
| 3 lb | 0.214286 st |
| 5 lb | 0.357143 st |
| 10 lb | 0.714286 st |
| 15 lb | 1.0714 st |
| 20 lb | 1.4286 st |
| 25 lb | 1.7857 st |
| 50 lb | 3.5714 st |
| 75 lb | 5.3571 st |
| 100 lb | 7.1429 st |
| 250 lb | 17.8571 st |
| 500 lb | 35.7143 st |
| 1,000 lb | 71.4286 st |
The formula
st = lb ÷ 14Because both units measure weight, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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- US tons to metric tons
- Carats to grams
- Milligrams to stones
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Frequently asked questions
- How many stones are in a pound?
- There are 0.071429 stones in 1 pound. The formula is st = lb ÷ 14.
- How do you convert pounds to stones?
- Use the formula st = lb ÷ 14. For example, 10 pounds equals 0.714286 stones.
- Is the pounds to stones conversion exact?
- Yes. Pounds and stones are both units of weight, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is lb short for?
- lb is the standard symbol for pound (also written as lbs). st is the symbol for stone.