Quick answer
What is 1 st in kg?
Formula: kilograms = stone x 6.35029318
Use the calculator above for any value, then check the examples, table, and common mistakes below before rounding your final answer.
Use this stone to kg converter to change a stone measurement into its kilogram equivalent. Enter a number in the calculator above and the result updates instantly.
Weight and mass conversions are common for body weight, shipping labels, recipes, gym tracking, lab measurements, and comparing metric and US customary units.
What is a stone?
Stone (st) is a weight and mass unit.
What is a kilogram?
A kilogram is the base metric unit of mass. It is used for body weight, shipping weight, groceries, science, and international product specifications.
Stone to Kg Converter formula
To convert stone to kilograms, use the formula below.
1 st = 6.35029318 kg. This relationship is the conversion factor used by the calculator.
How to convert stone to kg
Start with the stone value, apply the formula, and round the result only after the calculation is complete.
Example: 10 st = 63.5029318 kg.
- 1 st = 6.35029318 kg
- 10 st = 63.5029318 kg
- 100 st = 635.029318 kg
Manual conversion steps
- Write down the value in stone.
- Use the conversion formula: kilograms = stone x 6.35029318.
- Calculate the result in kilograms.
- Round the answer to the number of decimal places you need.
For quick checking, the converter above performs the same calculation automatically.
Common stone to kg use cases
This conversion is useful in practical situations where measurements need to move between different unit systems or audiences.
- Convert stone to kilograms for body weight, shipping weight, food packaging, recipe quantities, and fitness tracking.
- This conversion is helpful when product specifications or labels use a different weight unit than your audience expects.
- Use stone to kg for body weight, health forms, fitness tracking, sports profiles, and UK-to-metric weight communication.
- Use it when a weight given in stones needs to be entered into metric medical, travel, or training records.
- Use it to convert UK-style body-weight values for international readers.
Common mistakes when converting stone to kg
These are the most common issues to watch for when doing this conversion by hand.
- Do not mix up the direction of the conversion. stone to kg is not the same as kg to stone.
- Avoid rounding too early. Keep the full result during the calculation, then round the final answer.
- Do not confuse stone with pounds. 1 stone equals 14 pounds.
- Do not convert only the stone part if a value is written as stones and pounds; include the extra pounds first.
- Do not use stone for scientific mass records unless the audience specifically expects it.
Stone to kg for body weight
Stone is traditionally used for body weight in the UK and Ireland. Kilograms are used in most medical, sports, and international records. Converting stone to kg helps readers translate familiar body-weight values into metric form.
Handling stones and pounds
Body weight is often written as stones plus pounds, such as 11 st 6 lb. Convert the stone part to pounds, add the extra pounds, and then convert the total to kilograms.
Stones plus pounds in health records
Body weight written in stone often includes an extra pounds component. Convert the full value, not only the stone number. For example, 12 st 8 lb should be handled as 176 pounds before converting to kilograms.
Common stone to kg conversions
| Stone | Kilogram |
|---|---|
| 1 st | 6.35029318 kg |
| 5 st | 31.7514659 kg |
| 8 st | 50.80234544 kg |
| 10 st | 63.5029318 kg |
| 11 st | 69.85322498 kg |
| 12 st | 76.20351816 kg |
| 15 st | 95.2543977 kg |
| 20 st | 127.0058636 kg |
How to convert kg to stone
To reverse the conversion, switch the two units in the calculator or open the reverse conversion page: kg to stone.
Reversing the units is useful when you already have a value in kilograms and need the equivalent value in stone.
How to use this stone to kg converter
- Enter the number you want to convert in the value field.
- Confirm that the from unit is Stone and the to unit is Kilogram.
- Read the converted result in the result box.
- Use the copy button if you want to paste the answer elsewhere.
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FAQ
What is the formula for stone to kg?
The formula is: kilograms = stone x 6.35029318.
How do I convert stone to kg by hand?
Write down the value in stone, apply the formula, and round the final result in kilograms.
How accurate is this converter?
The converter uses standard conversion factors and shows rounded results for readability.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button in the converter or open the related reverse conversion page.
Why do results sometimes have many decimal places?
Some unit conversions do not produce short decimal values. Keep more decimal places for technical work, and round the answer for everyday use.
How many kilograms are in 1 stone?
1 stone equals about 6.35029318 kilograms.
How many pounds are in a stone?
1 stone equals exactly 14 pounds.
Is stone used for body weight?
Yes. Stone is commonly used for body weight in the UK and Ireland.
How do I convert stones and pounds to kilograms?
Multiply stones by 14, add the extra pounds, then convert the total pounds to kilograms by multiplying by 0.45359237.