Convert pound to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert pound [lbs] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to pound.
How to Convert Pound to Stone (Us)
1 lbs = 0.0714285714285714 st (US)
Example: convert 15 lbs to st (US):
15 lbs = 15 × 0.0714285714285714 st (US) = 1.07142857142857 st (US)
Pound to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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Pound
The pound (lbs) is a unit of weight or mass commonly used in the United States and other countries, equivalent to 16 ounces or approximately 0.453592 kilograms.
History/Origin
The pound has origins in ancient Roman and Anglo-Saxon systems, evolving over centuries into its current form. It was historically based on various standards, including the Tower pound and the avoirdupois pound, with the latter becoming the standard in most countries.
Current Use
Today, the pound is primarily used in the United States for measuring body weight, food products, and other goods. It remains a standard unit in certain industries and is part of the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.