Convert kilogram to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert kilogram [kg] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to kilogram.
1 kg = 0.157473044418 st (US). To convert kilogram to stone (US), multiply the value by 0.157473044418; to go the other way, divide by it (1 st (US) = 6.35029318 kg). Both units measure weight and mass and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kg = 0.157473044418 st (US)
- 1 st (US) = 6.35029318 kg
- 10 kg = 1.57473044418 st (US)
- 100 kg = 15.7473044418 st (US)
How to Convert Kilogram to Stone (Us)
1 kg = 0.15747304441777 st (US)
Example: convert 15 kg to st (US):
15 kg = 15 × 0.15747304441777 st (US) = 2.36209566626655 st (US)
Kilogram to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
| kilogram | stone (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 0.157473044418 st (US) |
| 2 kg | 0.314946088836 st (US) |
| 3 kg | 0.472419133253 st (US) |
| 5 kg | 0.787365222089 st (US) |
| 10 kg | 1.57473044418 st (US) |
| 20 kg | 3.14946088836 st (US) |
| 50 kg | 7.87365222089 st (US) |
| 100 kg | 15.7473044418 st (US) |
| 500 kg | 78.7365222089 st (US) |
| 1000 kg | 157.473044418 st (US) |
Kilogram
The kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), defined as the mass of the International Prototype Kilogram, a platinum-iridium alloy cylinder kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures.
History/Origin
The kilogram was originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water. It was later represented by a platinum standard in 1875, known as the International Prototype Kilogram, which served as the global standard until 2019.
Current Use
Today, the kilogram is defined by the Planck constant, fixed at exactly 6.62607015×10⁻³⁴ joule seconds, ensuring greater precision and stability in measurements worldwide. It is widely used in science, industry, and commerce for measuring mass.
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilogram in stone (US)?
1 kilogram (kg) = 0.157473044418 stone (US) (st (US)).
How do you convert kilogram to stone (US)?
Multiply the kilogram value by 0.157473044418. For example, 25 kg × 0.157473044418 = 3.93682611044 st (US).
What is 10 kilogram in stone (US)?
10 kg = 1.57473044418 st (US).
Which unit is larger, the kilogram or the stone (US)?
The stone (US) is the larger unit: 1 kg equals only 0.157473044418 st (US).