Convert stones to pounds instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Stones to pounds multiplies by 14, because a stone is exactly 14 pounds. It is the step to translate a British or Irish body weight for an American audience: 11 stone is 154 lb and 14 stone is 196 lb. For mixed figures like 11 stone 4 lb, convert the stones and add the loose pounds to get 158 lb. The stone is a legacy unit, still used for personal weight in the UK and Ireland but not for food, parcels or anything sold, which are in pounds and ounces or kilograms.
How to convert stones to pounds
Multiply the value by 14.
lb = st × 14Example: 10 st = 140 lb.
Stones to Pounds conversion table
| Stones (st) | Pounds (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 st | 14 lb |
| 2 st | 28 lb |
| 3 st | 42 lb |
| 4 st | 56 lb |
| 5 st | 70 lb |
| 10 st | 140 lb |
| 15 st | 210 lb |
| 20 st | 280 lb |
| 25 st | 350 lb |
| 50 st | 700 lb |
| 100 st | 1400 lb |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds is 1 stone?
1 stone equals 14 pounds.
What is the formula to convert st to lb?
To convert st to lb, multiply the value by 14. The full formula is: lb = st × 14.
How do I convert pounds back to stones?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the pounds field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: st = lb ÷ 14.
Is the st to lb conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (14) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.