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Pounds to stones conversion: Divide the value in pounds by 14 to get the equivalent in stones.
Pounds to Stones Conversion
Pounds
Definition
A pound (symbol: lb) is a unit of mass used in the Imperial and US customary measurement systems. One pound is equal to 16 ounces or approximately 453.592 grams.
The pound has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was used as a unit of weight. The word "pound" comes from the Latin word "libra," which was a unit of weight used by the Romans. The pound was later standardized as part of the Imperial system in the 19th century.
Pounds are commonly used in the United States and other countries that utilize the Imperial system to measure mass. They are often used to measure body weight, food products, and other items. In cooking and baking, pounds are used to measure ingredients. In retail, pounds are used to weigh products like packaged foods and liquids.
A stone (symbol: st) is a unit of mass used in the Imperial measurement system, primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland. One stone is equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35029 kilograms.
The stone has its origins in ancient trade and commerce, where stones of varying sizes were used as standards of weight. The stone was standardized to 14 pounds in 1835 in the United Kingdom. Its use has since become less common, but it remains a culturally significant unit for measuring body weight in the UK and Ireland.
Stones are primarily used in the United Kingdom and Ireland to measure body weight. It is common for individuals to refer to their weight in stones and pounds. While the use of stones for other purposes has declined, it remains a familiar unit of measurement in everyday life for many people in these regions.
To convert from pounds to stones, you can use the following formula:
Pounds to stones: ( \text{st} = \frac{\text{lb}}{14} )
Convert Pounds to Stones:
Use the formula: ( \text{st} = \frac{\text{lb}}{14} )
Calculation: ( \frac{56}{14} = 4 ) st
Example 1: If you have a body weight of 98 pounds, convert it to stones using the formula (98 lb (\div) 14 = 7 st).
Example 2: For a package that weighs 42 pounds, convert to stones using the formula (42 lb (\div) 14 = 3 st).
1 stone is equal to 14 pounds. To convert stones to pounds, multiply the value in stones by 14.