Stone to Pound Converter (st to lb)

How to Convert Stone to Pound

Formula: Pound = Stone × 14

Example: 1 st = 14 lb

You can also use the interactive converter above. Simply enter any Stone value and the equivalent Pound value will appear instantly. Click the ⇄ button to reverse the conversion.

Here is a closer look at what Stone and Pound are used for, plus answers to the questions people ask most about this conversion.

Step-by-step example — Convert 10 st to lb:

What is Stone and Pound?

A Stone (st) equals 14 pounds and is a traditional unit still used for body weight in the UK and Ireland.

A Pound (lb) is a US customary and imperial unit of mass, defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.

Real World Uses of Stone to Pound Conversion

• Stone: Commonly used for tracking weight loss and gain in British fitness and health contexts.
• Pound: Commonly used for pricing meat, produce and packaged food in US grocery stores.
• Stone: Commonly used in the UK and Ireland for reporting body weight in everyday conversation and healthcare.
• Pound: Commonly used on US food packaging and for stating body weight in the United States and UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the formula to convert Stone to Pound?

The formula is: Pound = Stone x 14. Multiply any Stone value by 14 to get the equivalent in Pound.

What is 1 Stone in Pound?

1 st = 14 lb.

How many Stone are in 1 Pound?

1 lb = 0.07142857 st.

Is Stone bigger or smaller than Pound?

Stone is bigger than Pound. 1 Stone = 14 lb.

What is 5 st in lb?

5 st = 70 lb.

What is 150 lb in st?

150 lb = 10.71428571 st.

Why is body weight measured in stone in the UK?

The stone has been a traditional British unit of weight for centuries and remains common in the UK and Ireland for body weight, even though the rest of Europe uses kilograms.