Convert stone (UK) to hundredweight (US)
Please provide values below to convert stone (UK) [st (UK)] to hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)], or Convert hundredweight (US) to stone (UK).
1 st (UK) = 0.14 cwt (US). To convert stone (UK) to hundredweight (US), multiply the value by 0.14; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cwt (US) = 7.14285714286 st (UK)). 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 st (UK) = 0.14 cwt (US)
- 1 cwt (US) = 7.14285714286 st (UK)
- 10 st (UK) = 1.4 cwt (US)
- 100 st (UK) = 14 cwt (US)
How to Convert Stone (Uk) to Hundredweight (Us)
1 st (UK) = 0.14 cwt (US)
Example: convert 15 st (UK) to cwt (US):
15 st (UK) = 15 × 0.14 cwt (US) = 2.1 cwt (US)
Stone (Uk) to Hundredweight (Us) Conversion Table
| stone (UK) | hundredweight (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 st (UK) | 0.14 cwt (US) |
| 2 st (UK) | 0.28 cwt (US) |
| 3 st (UK) | 0.42 cwt (US) |
| 5 st (UK) | 0.7 cwt (US) |
| 10 st (UK) | 1.4 cwt (US) |
| 20 st (UK) | 2.8 cwt (US) |
| 50 st (UK) | 7 cwt (US) |
| 100 st (UK) | 14 cwt (US) |
| 500 st (UK) | 70 cwt (US) |
| 1000 st (UK) | 140 cwt (US) |
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.
Hundredweight (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 stone (UK) in hundredweight (US)?
1 stone (UK) (st (UK)) = 0.14 hundredweight (US) (cwt (US)).
How do you convert stone (UK) to hundredweight (US)?
Multiply the stone (UK) value by 0.14. For example, 25 st (UK) × 0.14 = 3.5 cwt (US).
What is 10 stone (UK) in hundredweight (US)?
10 st (UK) = 1.4 cwt (US).
Which unit is larger, the stone (UK) or the hundredweight (US)?
The hundredweight (US) is the larger unit: 1 st (UK) equals only 0.14 cwt (US).