Mass & Weight
Pounds to ounces and stones
Restating the same mass in the imperial units people actually quote for parcels and bodies.
The Formula
oz = lb x 16, stone = lb / 14
Restating the same mass in the imperial units people actually quote for parcels and bodies.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| oz | Mass in ounces | ounces | One pound is exactly 16 oz. 70 kg is 2469.1773364706287 oz. |
| stone | Mass in stones | stones | One stone is exactly 14 lb. 70 kg is 11.023113109243878 stone. |
| lb | Mass in pounds | pounds | Multiply by 16 for ounces, divide by 14 for stones. |
What Each Symbol Means
ozounces
Mass in ounces
One pound is exactly 16 oz. 70 kg is 2469.1773364706287 oz.
stonestones
Mass in stones
One stone is exactly 14 lb. 70 kg is 11.023113109243878 stone.
lbpounds
Mass in pounds
Multiply by 16 for ounces, divide by 14 for stones.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert kilograms to pounds page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Convert Kilograms To Pounds, filed under Unit Conversion. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.