140 lbs is equal to 10 stone.
To convert pounds (lbs) to stone, you divide the weight in pounds by 14, because one stone equals 14 pounds. So, 140 lbs divided by 14 gives the result in stone.
Conversion Tool
Result in stone:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert pounds to stone is simple: divide the number of pounds by 14. This works because 1 stone is exactly equal to 14 pounds, a unit historically used in the UK for measuring body weight and other weights.
Mathematically, it looks like this:
Stone = Pounds ÷ 14
For example:
- If you have 140 pounds, then stone = 140 ÷ 14 = 10 stone.
- If you have 70 pounds, then stone = 70 ÷ 14 = 5 stone.
This division converts the larger unit (pounds) into the smaller, more familiar unit (stone).
Conversion Example
- Convert 98 lbs to stone:
- Step 1: Start with 98 pounds.
- Step 2: Divide 98 by 14.
- Step 3: 98 ÷ 14 = 7 stone.
- Result: 98 lbs equals 7 stone.
- Convert 112 lbs to stone:
- Step 1: Take 112 pounds.
- Step 2: Divide by 14.
- Step 3: 112 ÷ 14 = 8 stone.
- Result: 112 lbs is 8 stone.
- Convert 154 lbs to stone:
- Step 1: Use 154 pounds.
- Step 2: Divide 154 by 14.
- Step 3: 154 ÷ 14 = 11 stone.
- Result: 154 lbs equals 11 stone.
- Convert 63 lbs to stone:
- Step 1: Start with 63 pounds.
- Step 2: Divide 63 by 14.
- Step 3: 63 ÷ 14 = 4.5 stone.
- Result: 63 lbs is 4.5 stone.
Conversion Chart
The table below shows pounds and their equivalent in stone. To use it, find the pounds value in the left column, then look across to see the stone equivalent. This helps quick reference without needing a calculator.
| Pounds (lbs) | Stone |
|---|---|
| 115.0 | 8.2143 |
| 120.0 | 8.5714 |
| 125.0 | 8.9286 |
| 130.0 | 9.2857 |
| 135.0 | 9.6429 |
| 140.0 | 10.0000 |
| 145.0 | 10.3571 |
| 150.0 | 10.7143 |
| 155.0 | 11.0714 |
| 160.0 | 11.4286 |
| 165.0 | 11.7857 |
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Conversion Definitions
lbs (pounds): Pounds is a unit of mass used primarily in the United States and UK. It is part of the imperial system and equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. Pounds measure weight of objects or people, often in everyday life, shipping, and body weight.
stone: Stone is a British unit of weight, commonly used to express body weight. One stone equals 14 pounds or approximately 6.35029 kilograms. Stones are used mainly in the UK and Ireland for describing human weight, less common outside those regions.
Conversion FAQs
Can stone have decimal values or is it only whole numbers?
Stone can have decimal values. While traditionally people think of stones as whole numbers, decimal or fractional stones are used for more precise measurements, like 10.5 stone. This helps better represent weights between whole stone units.
Why is the stone unit not used in the US for weight?
The stone is mostly used in the UK and Ireland, the US prefers pounds for weight. The US customary system developed independently, and stone never became standard. This makes stone less familiar or practical for Americans.
How accurate is dividing by 14 for converting lbs to stone?
Dividing by 14 gives exact conversion because 1 stone equals exactly 14 pounds. There’s no rounding error in this base conversion, so the results are precise for all values.
Is the stone unit used only for body weight?
Though common for body weight, stone can be used for any weight measurement. However, its use outside body weight is rare today. It’s mostly a cultural practice linked to measuring people’s mass.
Are there any other units related to pounds and stone?
Yes, pounds are part of the imperial system including ounces and stones. One pound contains 16 ounces. Stones relate only to pounds, not ounces, and sometimes people say weight in stone and pounds combined, like “10 stone 5 pounds”.