A stone is 14 pounds.
Stones to Centigrams Converter — st to cg
Convert Stone (st) to Centigram (cg) using the exact conversion factor (1 stone = 635,029.318 centigram). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Stones to Centigrams converter
Converter
Mass/Weight Converter
Convert SI mass, imperial weight, jewelry, atomic, and astronomy mass units.
Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
Result = input x 6.35029318 / 1e-5.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Stones to Centigrams
Weight conversions between Stone and Centigram 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. Stone is most often used for body weight reporting in the uk and ireland (e.g. '12 stone 5 pounds').
Formula
centigrams = stones × 635029.318
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 stone equals 6.35029318 base units, and 1 centigram equals 0.00001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct stone-to-centigram factor of 635029.318.
Simple example
1 st × 635029.318 = 635,029.318 cg
1 stone = 635,029.318 centigrams.
Real-world example
50 st × 635029.318 = 31,751,465.9 cg
50 stones = 31,751,465.9 centigrams.
Conversion table
| Stone (st) | Centigram (cg) |
|---|---|
| 1 st | 635,029.318 cg |
| 5 st | 3,175,146.59 cg |
| 10 st | 6,350,293.18 cg |
| 25 st | 15,875,732.95 cg |
| 50 st | 31,751,465.9 cg |
| 100 st | 63,502,931.8 cg |
Reverse conversion: Centigram to Stone
1 cg × 0.000001574730444 = 0.0000015747 st
1 centigram = 0.0000015747 stones.
stones = centigrams × 0.00000157473044418
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centigram to Stone.
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.
Understanding the Centigram (cg)
Centigram is 0.01 gram units.
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 centigrams are in 1 stone?
1 stone equals 635,029.318 centigrams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert stone to centigram?
Multiply the stone value by 635029.318. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centigram back to stone?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centigram equals 0.0000015747 stones. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
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.
What is a centigram?
Centigram (cg) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the stone to centigram 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.
Where is the stone still used today?
United Kingdom and Ireland (body weight)