How to convert stones to pounds
Stones and Pounds both measure weight, so converting is a single multiplication. One st equals 14.000004 lb, so you multiply your stones value by 14.000004.
Formula: pounds = stones × 14.000004. For example, 10 st = 140.000044 lb.
Stones to Pounds conversion table
| Stones (st) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14.000004 |
| 2 | 28.000009 |
| 5 | 70.000022 |
| 10 | 140.000044 |
| 25 | 350.00011 |
| 50 | 700.00022 |
| 100 | 1,400.000441 |
| 1,000 | 14,000.004409 |
Stones and Pounds explained
Stones (st): Fourteen pounds (6.35 kg), used for body weight in the UK and Ireland.
Pounds (lb): Sixteen ounces (453.592 g), the everyday imperial unit of weight in the US and UK.
When you'd convert stones to pounds
You'll convert stones to pounds whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing stones and pounds figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 st is exactly 14.000004 lb, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in a stone?
One st equals 14.000004 lb. Multiply your stones figure by 14.000004 to get pounds.
What is the formula to convert stones to pounds?
pounds = stones × 14.000004. The factor 14.000004 is exact.
What is 2 stones in pounds?
2 st = 28.000009 lb. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Stones to Pounds converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 st = 14.000004 lb) defined by BIPM — SI Brochure (definition of the kilogram), so results are exact to several decimal places.