Mass & Weight
Pounds to stones and ounces
Restating the same mass in the imperial units people actually quote for bodies and parcels.
The Formula
stone = lb / 14, oz = lb x 16
Restating the same mass in the imperial units people actually quote for bodies and parcels.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| stone | Weight in stones | stones | One stone is exactly 14 lb. 180 lb is 12.8571429 stone. |
| oz | Weight in ounces | ounces | One pound is exactly 16 oz. 180 lb is 2880 oz. |
| lb | Weight in pounds | pounds | Divide by 14 for stones, multiply by 16 for ounces. |
What Each Symbol Means
stonestones
Weight in stones
One stone is exactly 14 lb. 180 lb is 12.8571429 stone.
ozounces
Weight in ounces
One pound is exactly 16 oz. 180 lb is 2880 oz.
lbpounds
Weight in pounds
Divide by 14 for stones, multiply by 16 for ounces.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert pounds to kilograms 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 Pounds To Kilograms, filed under Unit Conversion. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.