How to Convert Stone to Pounds (st to lb)
Weight units matter at the wet market, where older stalls and Chinese medical halls still quote prices per kati or tael, and when following American recipes in ounces and pounds. This guide shows how to convert stone into pounds by hand, with examples and a quick-reference table.
The conversion
To convert stone to pounds, multiply the value by 14. To go the other way, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.0714285714). For a quick estimate, multiply by about 14.
Pounds = stone × 14
Worked examples
- 3 st = 42 lb
- 12.5 st = 175 lb
- 75 st = 1,050 lb
Stone to Pounds table
| Stone | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 st | 14 lb |
| 2 st | 28 lb |
| 5 st | 70 lb |
| 10 st | 140 lb |
| 20 st | 280 lb |
| 25 st | 350 lb |
| 50 st | 700 lb |
| 100 st | 1,400 lb |
| 250 st | 3,500 lb |
| 500 st | 7,000 lb |
| 1,000 st | 14,000 lb |
Common questions
Is st to lb exact?
The factors used here are the internationally defined values where they exist; results are rounded for display only.
How do I convert back?
Use the Pounds to Stone converter.
Mistakes to avoid
Rounding the factor too early
Using 3 instead of 3.28 for feet per metre introduces an error of almost 9% before you have started.
Forgetting squared and cubed units
Area and volume factors are the length factor squared or cubed, so 1 m² is about 10.76 sq ft, not 3.28.
Mixing similar-sounding units
US and imperial gallons, pints and tons are different sizes, and decimal kilobytes differ from binary kibibytes.
Background
For everyday use, three or four significant figures are usually enough. Engineering, science and trade documents may need more, and rounding should happen only at the end of a calculation.
Many conversion factors are exact by definition. The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres since 1959, and the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so conversions involving them can be as precise as you need.
A conversion table is handy for common values, but a calculator is faster and avoids interpolation errors for anything in between.
For any value, use the Stone to Pounds Converter or browse all weight converters.
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