How to convert kilograms to stones
Kilograms and Stones both measure weight, so converting is a single multiplication. One kg equals 0.157473 st, so you multiply your kilograms value by 0.157473.
Formula: stones = kilograms × 0.157473. For example, 10 kg = 1.574731 st.
Kilograms to Stones conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Stones (st) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.157473 |
| 2 | 0.314946 |
| 5 | 0.787366 |
| 10 | 1.574731 |
| 25 | 3.936828 |
| 50 | 7.873656 |
| 100 | 15.747312 |
| 1,000 | 157.473123 |
Kilograms and Stones explained
Kilograms (kg): One thousand grams, the SI base unit of mass and the everyday metric weight.
Stones (st): Fourteen pounds (6.35 kg), used for body weight in the UK and Ireland.
When you'd convert kilograms to stones
You'll convert kilograms to stones whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing kilograms and stones figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 kg is exactly 0.157473 st, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many stones are in a kilogram?
One kg equals 0.157473 st. Multiply your kilograms figure by 0.157473 to get stones.
What is the formula to convert kilograms to stones?
stones = kilograms × 0.157473. The factor 0.157473 is exact.
What is 2 kilograms in stones?
2 kg = 0.314946 st. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Kilograms to Stones converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 kg = 0.157473 st) defined by BIPM — SI Brochure (definition of the kilogram), so results are exact to several decimal places.