Convert stone (UK) to ton (short)
Please provide values below to convert stone (UK) [st (UK)] to ton (short) [ton (US)], or Convert ton (short) to stone (UK).
1 st (UK) = 0.007 ton (US). To convert stone (UK) to ton (short), multiply the value by 0.007; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ton (US) = 142.857142857 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) = 0.007 ton (US)
- 1 ton (US) = 142.857142857 st (UK)
- 10 st (UK) = 0.07 ton (US)
- 100 st (UK) = 0.7 ton (US)
How to Convert Stone (Uk) to Ton (Short)
1 st (UK) = 0.007 ton (US)
Example: convert 15 st (UK) to ton (US):
15 st (UK) = 15 × 0.007 ton (US) = 0.105 ton (US)
Stone (Uk) to Ton (Short) Conversion Table
| stone (UK) | ton (short) |
|---|---|
| 1 st (UK) | 0.007 ton (US) |
| 2 st (UK) | 0.014 ton (US) |
| 3 st (UK) | 0.021 ton (US) |
| 5 st (UK) | 0.035 ton (US) |
| 10 st (UK) | 0.07 ton (US) |
| 20 st (UK) | 0.14 ton (US) |
| 50 st (UK) | 0.35 ton (US) |
| 100 st (UK) | 0.7 ton (US) |
| 500 st (UK) | 3.5 ton (US) |
| 1000 st (UK) | 7 ton (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.
Ton (Short)
A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.
History/Origin
The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.
Current Use
The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 stone (UK) in ton (short)?
1 stone (UK) (st (UK)) = 0.007 ton (short) (ton (US)).
How do you convert stone (UK) to ton (short)?
Multiply the stone (UK) value by 0.007. For example, 25 st (UK) × 0.007 = 0.175 ton (US).
What is 10 stone (UK) in ton (short)?
10 st (UK) = 0.07 ton (US).
Which unit is larger, the stone (UK) or the ton (short)?
The ton (short) is the larger unit: 1 st (UK) equals only 0.007 ton (US).