Pounds to Stones Converter
Convert pound to stone instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert pound to stone
Weight and mass conversions matter for cooking, shipping, fitness tracking and travel, where a parcel, body weight or recipe amount may be labelled in a system you don't use day to day.
In the UK and Ireland body weight is often given in stones and pounds, which converters help translate to a single number.
Typical values: 0.5 lb is about 0.0357 st, and 100 lb works out to roughly 7.1429 st. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.0714, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the pounds doubles the stones.
Bathroom scales, kitchen scales and shipping labels frequently mix metric and imperial, so converting cleanly avoids costly mistakes.
How to convert pound to stone
One pound equals 0.0714 stones. To convert, multiply the number of pounds by 0.0714:
stones = pounds × 0.0714
For example, 10 pounds × 0.0714 = 0.7143 stones.
Pounds to stones conversion table
| Weight (lb) | Stones (st) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 0.0714 st |
| 2 lb | 0.1429 st |
| 3 lb | 0.2143 st |
| 5 lb | 0.3571 st |
| 10 lb | 0.7143 st |
| 20 lb | 1.4286 st |
| 50 lb | 3.5714 st |
| 100 lb | 7.1429 st |
FAQ
How many stones are in a pound?
One pound = 0.0714 stones.
How do I convert stones back to pounds?
Divide by 0.0714, or use the stones to pounds converter.