A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Short tons to Stones Converter — ton to st
Convert Short ton (ton) to Stone (st) using the exact conversion factor (1 short ton = 142.8571429 stone). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Short tons to Stones converter
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A stone is 14 pounds.
Result = input x 907.18474 / 6.35029318.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Short tons to Stones
Weight conversions between Short ton and Stone come up constantly in everyday commerce, shipping, and cooking, since US packaging is usually labeled in pounds while most of the rest of the world uses kilograms. Specifically: A US short ton is 2,000 pounds, and a stone is 14 pounds.
Formula
stones = short tons × 142.857142857
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 short ton equals 907.18474 base units, and 1 stone equals 6.35029318 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct short ton-to-stone factor of 142.857142857.
Simple example
1 ton × 142.8571429 = 142.8571429 st
1 short ton = 142.8571429 stones.
Real-world example
50 ton × 142.8571429 = 7,142.857143 st
50 short tons = 7,142.857143 stones.
Conversion table
| Short ton (ton) | Stone (st) |
|---|---|
| 1 ton | 142.8571429 st |
| 5 ton | 714.2857143 st |
| 10 ton | 1,428.571429 st |
| 25 ton | 3,571.428571 st |
| 50 ton | 7,142.857143 st |
| 100 ton | 14,285.71429 st |
Reverse conversion: Stone to Short ton
142.8571429 st × 0.007 = 1 ton
142.8571429 stones = 1 short tons.
short tons = stones × 0.007
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Stone to Short ton.
Understanding the Short ton (ton)
A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Understanding the Stone
Stone (st) measures mass. A stone is 14 pounds: exactly 6.35029318 kilograms. It is classified as a UK customary unit.
Where it's used: United Kingdom and Ireland (body weight)
Uses of the Stone today
- Body weight reporting in the UK and Ireland (e.g. '12 stone 5 pounds')
- Historical wool and agricultural produce weighing
History of the Stone
The stone dates to medieval England as a general-purpose weight unit, historically varying by region and commodity (a 'stone' of wool differed from a 'stone' of meat) before settling on 14 pounds for general use. It remains in everyday use for body weight in the UK and Ireland, unlike most other English customary units which have been replaced or supplemented by metric measures.
Historical origin. Stone was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Stone — sources
- UK Weights and Measures Act 1985 — Confirms the stone (14 lb) as a legally recognized UK unit for body weight.
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Frequently asked questions
How many stones are in 1 short ton?
1 short ton equals 142.8571429 stones, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert short ton to stone?
Multiply the short ton value by 142.8571429. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert stone back to short ton?
Use the reverse factor: 1 stone equals 0.007 short tons. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a short ton?
Short ton (ton) is a unit of mass/weight.
What is a stone?
Stone (st) measures mass. A stone is 14 pounds: exactly 6.35029318 kilograms. It is classified as a UK customary unit.
Is the short ton to stone conversion exact?
Yes. A stone is 14 pounds: exactly 6.35029318 kilograms. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.