Kilograms to Stones
Convert kilograms to stones instantly, with a reference table.
Kilograms to Stones at a glance
Kilograms to Stones is a free online converter you can use right now to convert kilograms to stones instantly, with a reference table โ no account, no install and no usage limit. It runs entirely inside your browser, so whatever you enter stays on your own device.
- Price
- Free โ no trial, no paid tier, no watermark
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- Not required
- Where it runs
- In your browser โ nothing is uploaded to a server
- Works on
- Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge โ desktop, tablet and phone
- Category
- Unit Conversions
Kilograms to Stones conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Stones (st) |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 0.157473 st |
| 2 kg | 0.314946 st |
| 3 kg | 0.472419 st |
| 5 kg | 0.787365 st |
| 10 kg | 1.57473 st |
| 25 kg | 3.936826 st |
| 50 kg | 7.873652 st |
| 100 kg | 15.747304 st |
| 500 kg | 78.736522 st |
| 1000 kg | 157.47304 st |
About Kilograms to Stones
Convert kilograms to stones instantly, with a reference table of common values. The factor is exact: 1 kg = 0.157473044 st.
The conversion British and Irish users need to make sense of a metric scale reading, since body weight is still discussed in stones and pounds there.
The kilogram was the last SI unit defined by a physical object โ a platinum-iridium cylinder held near Paris. In 2019 it was redefined in terms of the Planck constant, ending more than a century of the world's mass standard slowly changing weight relative to its own copies. It is the base SI unit of mass and the standard for body weight, groceries and freight almost everywhere outside the United States. A litre of water weighs almost exactly 1 kg, which is not a coincidence โ the metric system was designed that way.
Worked through with real numbers: 1 kg is 0.157473 st, 5 kg is 0.787365 st, 50 kg is 7.874 st.
As for the other side of the conversion: A weight of 11 stone is 154 pounds, or about 70 kg.
Strictly these are conversions of mass rather than weight โ mass is how much matter something contains, weight is the force gravity exerts on it. The distinction rarely matters on Earth, where the two are proportional, but it is why the same object masses the same on the Moon while weighing about a sixth as much.
How to use Kilograms to Stones
- Enter the number of kilograms you want to convert.
- The equivalent in stones appears instantly โ there is no button to press.
- Check the reference table for common Kilograms to Stones values.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilograms to stones?
Multiply your kilograms figure by 0.157473044 to get stones โ or type a value above and read the answer straight off.
How many stones are in one kilogram?
1 kg = 0.157473044 st.
When would I need to convert kilograms to stones?
The conversion British and Irish users need to make sense of a metric scale reading, since body weight is still discussed in stones and pounds there.
What is a kilogram, exactly?
The kilogram was the last SI unit defined by a physical object โ a platinum-iridium cylinder held near Paris. In 2019 it was redefined in terms of the Planck constant, ending more than a century of the world's mass standard slowly changing weight relative to its own copies. A litre of water weighs almost exactly 1 kg, which is not a coincidence โ the metric system was designed that way.
Where is the stone actually used?
It is used almost exclusively in Britain and Ireland, and almost exclusively for body weight. British people commonly state their weight in stones and pounds while buying everything else in kilograms. A weight of 11 stone is 154 pounds, or about 70 kg.
Is there anything tricky about weight conversions?
Strictly these are conversions of mass rather than weight โ mass is how much matter something contains, weight is the force gravity exerts on it. The distinction rarely matters on Earth, where the two are proportional, but it is why the same object masses the same on the Moon while weighing about a sixth as much.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact standard factor of 1 kg = 0.157473044 st, and the conversion runs in your browser so nothing is uploaded.