1 stone equals exactly 14 pounds in the UK weight system. This is the standard conversion used in British medical records, fitness tracking, and personal weight measurements.
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Convert stone to pounds using the official UK weight standard. Essential for medical records, fitness tracking, and personal weight measurements across Britain.
The stone (14 pounds) remains the standard unit for personal weight measurement in the United Kingdom. Used in NHS medical records, fitness centres, and everyday conversation, stone provides a familiar and practical way for Britons to track and discuss body weight. This traditional imperial measurement continues alongside metric units in British healthcare and fitness applications.
Official UK weight conversion for medical and fitness use
UK Standard Formula: pounds = stone × 14
| Stone | Pounds | UK Context |
|---|---|---|
| 8 st | 112 lbs | Lightweight adult |
| 10 st | 140 lbs | Average UK woman |
| 12 st | 168 lbs | Healthy adult range |
| 13 st | 182 lbs | Average UK man |
| 15 st | 210 lbs | Larger adult weight |
| 20 st | 280 lbs | Clinical weight category |
UK healthcare professionals use stone for patient weight records, BMI calculations, and medical assessments throughout the National Health Service.
British fitness centres, personal trainers, and weight loss programmes use stone measurements for goal setting and progress tracking.
Government health surveys, insurance assessments, and population health studies in the UK commonly use stone measurements.
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