A stone is 14 pounds.
Stones to Grains Converter — st to gr
Convert Stone (st) to Grain (gr) using the exact conversion factor (1 stone = 98,000 grain). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Stones to Grains converter
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A grain is exactly 64.79891 milligrams.
Result = input x 6.35029318 / 6.479891e-5.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Stones to Grains
Weight conversions between Stone and Grain 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
grains = stones × 98000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 stone equals 6.35029318 base units, and 1 grain equals 0.00006479891 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct stone-to-grain factor of 98000.
Simple example
1 st × 98000 = 98,000 gr
1 stone = 98,000 grains.
Real-world example
50 st × 98000 = 4,900,000 gr
50 stones = 4,900,000 grains.
Conversion table
| Stone (st) | Grain (gr) |
|---|---|
| 1 st | 98,000 gr |
| 5 st | 490,000 gr |
| 10 st | 980,000 gr |
| 25 st | 2,450,000 gr |
| 50 st | 4,900,000 gr |
| 100 st | 9,800,000 gr |
Reverse conversion: Grain to Stone
1 gr × 0.00001020408163 = 0.0000102041 st
1 grain = 0.0000102041 stones.
stones = grains × 0.0000102040816327
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Grain 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 Grain (gr)
A grain is exactly 64.79891 milligrams.
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 grains are in 1 stone?
1 stone equals 98,000 grains, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert stone to grain?
Multiply the stone value by 98000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert grain back to stone?
Use the reverse factor: 1 grain equals 0.0000102041 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 grain?
Grain (gr) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the stone to grain 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)