A stone is 14 pounds.
Stones to Drams Converter — st to dr
Convert Stone (st) to Dram (dr) using the exact conversion factor (1 stone = 3,584 dram). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Stones to Drams converter
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An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
Result = input x 6.35029318 / 0.001771845195.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Stones to Drams
Weight conversions between Stone and Dram 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
drams = stones × 3584
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 stone equals 6.35029318 base units, and 1 dram equals 0.00177184519531 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct stone-to-dram factor of 3584.
Simple example
1 st × 3584 = 3,584 dr
1 stone = 3,584 drams.
Real-world example
50 st × 3584 = 179,200 dr
50 stones = 179,200 drams.
Conversion table
| Stone (st) | Dram (dr) |
|---|---|
| 1 st | 3,584 dr |
| 5 st | 17,920 dr |
| 10 st | 35,840 dr |
| 25 st | 89,600 dr |
| 50 st | 179,200 dr |
| 100 st | 358,400 dr |
Reverse conversion: Dram to Stone
1 dr × 0.0002790178571 = 0.0002790179 st
1 dram = 0.0002790179 stones.
stones = drams × 0.000279017857143
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Dram 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 Dram (dr)
An avoirdupois dram is 1/16 ounce.
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 drams are in 1 stone?
1 stone equals 3,584 drams, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert stone to dram?
Multiply the stone value by 3584. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert dram back to stone?
Use the reverse factor: 1 dram equals 0.0002790179 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 dram?
Dram (dr) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the stone to dram 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)