This converter turns stones into pounds instantly, using the exact factor 1 stone = 14 pounds. Type any number and the result updates as you go — nothing is sent to a server, so the arithmetic happens entirely in your browser.
Fourteen pounds — still the customary way to state body weight in the UK and Ireland. Exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, the primary US unit of body and produce weight.
Because the relationship is a simple proportion, one multiplication does the whole job. The table further down gives pre-computed values for the amounts people look up most often, and the result panel also reports the reverse conversion so you can check the figure both ways.
The formula
stones- The amount you are converting, measured in stones
14- The exact number of pounds in one stone
pounds- The converted result
How it works, step by step
- Enter the number of stones you want to convert.
- The value is multiplied by 14, the exact conversion factor.
- The result is displayed in pounds, rounded for readability.
- The unrounded value and the reverse conversion appear underneath so you can verify it.
Worked examples
Converting 5 stones
Multiply 5 by 14. That gives 70 pounds. A quick sanity check: one stone is larger than one pound, so the number should get bigger — and it does.
Converting 72 stones
72 × 14 = 1,008 pounds. Working backwards, 1,008 ÷ 14 returns 72 stones, which confirms the factor is applied the right way round.
How to read your score
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds are in one stone?
Exactly 14. Every conversion on this page is that single number multiplied by your input, so the result carries no rounding error beyond what is shown.
What is the formula to convert stones to pounds?
Pounds = stones × 14. To reverse it, divide instead: stones = pounds ÷ 14, which is the same as multiplying by 0.07142857143.
Is the stone bigger than the pound?
Yes. One stone equals 14 pounds, so it is the larger unit.
Why does my answer differ slightly from other stones to pounds converters?
Most differences come from rounding the factor too early. This tool keeps full double precision through the calculation and only rounds at the final display step, and it also shows the unrounded value so you can see exactly where any difference appears.
What is a stone?
Fourteen pounds — still the customary way to state body weight in the UK and Ireland.
What is a pound?
Exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, the primary US unit of body and produce weight.
Stones to pounds reference table
| Stones | Pounds |
|---|---|
| 0.5 st | 7 lb |
| 1 st | 14 lb |
| 2 st | 28 lb |
| 3 st | 42 lb |
| 5 st | 70 lb |
| 10 st | 140 lb |
| 15 st | 210 lb |
| 20 st | 280 lb |
| 25 st | 350 lb |
| 50 st | 700 lb |
| 75 st | 1,050 lb |
| 100 st | 1,400 lb |
| 250 st | 3,500 lb |
| 500 st | 7,000 lb |
| 1000 st | 14,000 lb |
Exact factor: 1 stone = 14 pounds. Values rounded for display.