Pound to Stone
1 lb = 0.0714285714 st
How to convert pound to stone
Enter the value in pound (lb) above and the equivalent in stone (st) updates as you type. This conversion comes up when cooking from US recipes that list ingredients in ounces or pounds instead of grams.
- A pound of butter is 454 g, two standard US blocks → that is 0.071429 st in stone.
Typical situations: checking airline baggage limits on carriers that use pounds; understanding product weights when ordering supplements or parcels internationally; tracking body weight goals across apps that default to different units.
You can also convert in the other direction: Stone to Pound
Pound to Stone conversion table
| Pound (lb) | Stone (st) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.071429 |
| 2 | 0.142857 |
| 5 | 0.357143 |
| 10 | 0.714286 |
| 25 | 1.785714 |
| 50 | 3.571429 |
| 100 | 7.142857 |
Watch out for
- Confusing ounce (weight) with fluid ounce (volume) in recipes; they are only equal for water
- Assuming 100 kg equals 100 pounds: it is about 220 lb, a factor of 2.2
Frequently asked questions
How many stones is 1 pound?
1 pound = 0.071429 stones.
What is the formula to convert pound to stones?
The formula is: st = lb × 0.071429.
What is 10 pounds in stones?
10 pounds = 0.714286 stones.