Turn a weight in kilograms into stone and pounds, decimal stone and total pounds.
| Kg | Stone and pounds | Pounds |
|---|
1 stone = 14 pounds = 6.35029318 kg. 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg. Pounds are rounded to one decimal place.
Weighed yourself on scales that show kilograms but think in stone? This kg to stone converter turns any weight in kilograms into stone and pounds, the way most people in the UK still talk about body weight. It uses the exact legal definition of the stone as a unit of weight, and also gives decimal stone and total pounds for apps and gym equipment.
How Do You Convert Kg to Stone?
One pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg and one stone is 14 pounds, so one stone is 6.35029318 kg. To convert kilograms to stone, divide by 6.35029318. That gives decimal stone, such as 11.02 stone for 70 kg.
To get stone and pounds, first find the total pounds: kg ÷ 0.45359237. For 70 kg that is 154.3 lb. Divide by 14 to get the whole stones (11, which is 154 lb) and the remainder is the pounds left over (0.3 lb). Going the other way? Our stone to kg converter turns stone and pounds back into kilograms. So 70 kg is 11 st 0.3 lb, and 11 st 0.3 lb is 70 kg.
How to Use the Kg to Stone Converter
Step 1: Enter Your Weight in Kg
Type your weight in kilograms. You can use decimals, such as 82.4, if your scales show them.
Step 2: Read Stone and Pounds
The main result shows your weight in stone and pounds, rounded to one decimal place of a pound. It updates as you type.
Step 3: Check Decimal Stone and Pounds
Below the main figure you will find decimal stone, total pounds, grams and ounces. To track progress, the percentage difference calculator shows how much your weight has changed between two weigh ins. Total pounds are useful for American apps and gym equipment that only use lb.
Step 4: Use the Conversion Chart
The chart lists 40 kg to 120 kg in steps of 5. The row closest to your weight is highlighted, and you can tap any row to load it into the converter.
Common Kg to Stone Conversions
| Kilograms | Stone and pounds | Decimal stone |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg | 7 st 12.2 lb | 7.87 |
| 60 kg | 9 st 6.3 lb | 9.45 |
| 70 kg | 11 st 0.3 lb | 11.02 |
| 80 kg | 12 st 8.4 lb | 12.60 |
| 90 kg | 14 st 2.4 lb | 14.17 |
| 100 kg | 15 st 10.5 lb | 15.75 |
A quick mental shortcut is that 1 kg is about 2.2 lb, and roughly 6.35 kg make a stone. Shops in the UK sell goods by metric weight, as explained in the GOV.UK weights and measures guidance, but stone remains the everyday unit for body weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kg is 1 stone?
One stone is exactly 6.35029318 kg, which is usually rounded to 6.35 kg.
How do I convert kg to stone and pounds?
Divide the kilograms by 0.45359237 to get total pounds. Divide by 14 for whole stones, and the remainder is the extra pounds.
What is 70 kg in stone?
70 kg is 11 stone 0.3 pounds, or 11.02 stone in decimal.
What is 100 kg in stone and pounds?
100 kg is 15 stone 10.5 pounds, which is 220.5 lb in total.
How many pounds are in a stone?
There are 14 pounds in one stone.
Is decimal stone the same as stone and pounds?
No. 11.5 stone means 11 and a half stone, which is 11 st 7 lb, not 11 st 5 lb.