A stone is 14 pounds.
Stones to Short tons Converter — st to ton
Convert Stone (st) to Short ton (ton) using the exact conversion factor (1 stone = 0.007 short ton). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Stones to Short tons converter
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A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
Result = input x 6.35029318 / 907.18474.
Mass uses the kilogram as the base unit.
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About Converting Stones to Short tons
Weight conversions between Stone and Short ton 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
short tons = stones × 0.007
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 stone equals 6.35029318 base units, and 1 short ton equals 907.18474 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct stone-to-short ton factor of 0.007.
Simple example
1 st × 0.007 = 0.007 ton
1 stone = 0.007 short tons.
Real-world example
50 st × 0.007 = 0.35 ton
50 stones = 0.35 short tons.
Conversion table
| Stone (st) | Short ton (ton) |
|---|---|
| 1 st | 0.007 ton |
| 5 st | 0.035 ton |
| 10 st | 0.07 ton |
| 25 st | 0.175 ton |
| 50 st | 0.35 ton |
| 100 st | 0.7 ton |
Reverse conversion: Short ton to Stone
0.007 ton × 142.8571429 = 1 st
0.007 short tons = 1 stone.
stones = short tons × 142.857142857
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Short ton 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 Short ton (ton)
A US short ton is 2,000 pounds.
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 short tons are in 1 stone?
1 stone equals 0.007 short tons, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert stone to short ton?
Multiply the stone value by 0.007. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert short ton back to stone?
Use the reverse factor: 1 short ton equals 142.8571429 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 short ton?
Short ton (ton) is a unit of mass/weight.
Is the stone to short ton 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)