Pounds to Stones Converter
Convert pounds to stones for UK weight measurements and body weight tracking
Quick Conversions
Converting pounds to stones is essential for understanding UK weight measurements, particularly for body weight and health tracking.
1 stone = 14 pounds exactly
The stone measurement provides a more manageable way to express body weight in the UK, similar to how kilograms are used in metric countries.
Health Records: Converting American weight measurements to UK format
Fitness Tracking: Understanding weight goals in stones and pounds
Medical Consultations: Communicating weight with UK healthcare providers
International Travel: Understanding weight references in the UK and Ireland
Quick Method:
Divide pounds by 14 to get stones
Mixed Format:
168 lbs = 12 st 0 lbs
175 lbs = 12 st 7 lbs
Common Conversions:
• 140 lbs = 10 stone
• 168 lbs = 12 stone
• 196 lbs = 14 stone