Convert stone (US) to ton (short)
Please provide values below to convert stone (US) [st (US)] to ton (short) [ton (US)], or Convert ton (short) to stone (US).
1 st (US) = 0.007 ton (US). To convert stone (US) to ton (short), multiply the value by 0.007; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ton (US) = 142.857142857 st (US)). 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 (US) = 0.007 ton (US)
- 1 ton (US) = 142.857142857 st (US)
- 10 st (US) = 0.07 ton (US)
- 100 st (US) = 0.7 ton (US)
How to Convert Stone (Us) to Ton (Short)
1 st (US) = 0.007 ton (US)
Example: convert 15 st (US) to ton (US):
15 st (US) = 15 × 0.007 ton (US) = 0.105 ton (US)
Stone (Us) to Ton (Short) Conversion Table
| stone (US) | ton (short) |
|---|---|
| 1 st (US) | 0.007 ton (US) |
| 2 st (US) | 0.014 ton (US) |
| 3 st (US) | 0.021 ton (US) |
| 5 st (US) | 0.035 ton (US) |
| 10 st (US) | 0.07 ton (US) |
| 20 st (US) | 0.14 ton (US) |
| 50 st (US) | 0.35 ton (US) |
| 100 st (US) | 0.7 ton (US) |
| 500 st (US) | 3.5 ton (US) |
| 1000 st (US) | 7 ton (US) |
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.
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 (US) in ton (short)?
1 stone (US) (st (US)) = 0.007 ton (short) (ton (US)).
How do you convert stone (US) to ton (short)?
Multiply the stone (US) value by 0.007. For example, 25 st (US) × 0.007 = 0.175 ton (US).
What is 10 stone (US) in ton (short)?
10 st (US) = 0.07 ton (US).
Which unit is larger, the stone (US) or the ton (short)?
The ton (short) is the larger unit: 1 st (US) equals only 0.007 ton (US).