Weight Converter

Convert among kilograms, grams, milligrams, tonnes, pounds, ounces, and stones.

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Formula

st = kg × 0.1574730444

Example

Example: convert 500 kilograms to stones.

500 kg = 78.73652221 st

Conversion table

kilograms (kg) stones (st)
1 kg 0.15747304 st
2 kg 0.31494609 st
5 kg 0.78736522 st
10 kg 1.57473044 st
20 kg 3.14946089 st
50 kg 7.87365222 st
100 kg 15.74730444 st

Explanation

Kilograms are the metric unit of mass used worldwide.

How to convert kilograms to stones

  1. Start with the value in kilograms (kg).
  2. Multiply it by 0.1574730444.
  3. The result is the measurement in stones (st).

Example: 500 kg → 78.73652221 st

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 500 kilograms in stones?

500 kilograms is about 78.7365 stones.

How many stones is 1 kilogram?

1 kilogram is about 0.157473 stones.

How many kilograms is 1 stone?

1 stone equals 6.35029318 kilograms.

What is the difference between kilograms and stones?

Both measure mass. The main difference is scale and common usage: {FromPlur} are used worldwide as the SI standard (science, shipping, labels, and body weight); {ToPlur} are used mainly in the UK and Ireland for body weight.

Where are kilograms and stones used?

In practice: {FromPlur} are used worldwide as the SI standard (science, shipping, labels, and body weight); {ToPlur} are used mainly in the UK and Ireland for body weight.

Why does 1 kilogram equal 0.157473 stones?

Because 1 st = 6.35029318 kg (defined from 14 lb and 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg). Therefore 1 kg = 1/6.35029318 st, which is about 0.157473 st.