KG to Stone converter

How to convert kilograms to stone

To convert kilograms to stone, use st = kg × 0.157473. For example, 50 kg is 7.87365 st. Type any value in the converter above and the result updates instantly.

The KG to Stone formula

The conversion is st = kg × 0.157473. One kilogram equals 0.157473 st. This conversion is exact: kilogram is defined precisely in terms of stone, so the only rounding is in the digits shown.

KG to Stone conversion table

Where kilograms and stone are used

Kilograms are the base unit of mass in the metric system: body weight, groceries, luggage and parcels.

The stone is a British and Irish unit used mainly for body weight: 1 stone is 14 pounds.

Worked examples

These examples use the formula above, so you can check the converter or do the same by hand:

• 2 kg = 0.314946 st
• 10 kg = 1.57473 st
• 25 kg = 3.93683 st

Converting kilograms to stone in your head

As a quick estimate, multiply by 0.16 (rounded).

Stone to KG reference table

For the opposite direction, these values are handy to have at hand:

Common mistakes to avoid

• Pounds and kilograms measure mass, but on labels both are treated as weight; the conversion is the same.
• The ounce here is the avoirdupois ounce (28.35 g). Troy ounces used for gold and silver weigh about 31.1 g.

About this converter

The converter accepts whole numbers, decimals and negative values, gives the result as you type, and uses full precision internally, so what you copy is as accurate as it can be. It runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent to a server, it keeps working offline once the page has loaded, and there is nothing to install.

Need the opposite direction? Use the Stone to KG converter.