155 lbs is equal to approximately 11.0714 stone.
To convert pounds (lbs) to stone, you divide the weight in pounds by 14, because one stone is equal to 14 pounds. So, 155 divided by 14 gives you the equivalent weight in stone.
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Result in stone:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert pounds to stone is simple: Stone = Pounds ÷ 14.
Since 1 stone equals exactly 14 pounds, dividing the weight in pounds by 14 gives the weight in stone. This works because the stone is a larger unit, so it takes 14 pounds to make 1 stone.
Example: To convert 155 lbs to stone:
- Take the weight in pounds: 155 lbs
- Divide by 14: 155 ÷ 14 = 11.0714 stone
- The result means 155 pounds is about 11.0714 stone
Conversion Example
- Convert 140 lbs to stone:
- Start with 140 lbs
- Divide 140 by 14: 140 ÷ 14 = 10 stone
- So, 140 pounds equals 10 stone exactly
- Convert 167 lbs to stone:
- Begin with 167 lbs
- Divide 167 by 14: 167 ÷ 14 ≈ 11.9286 stone
- Therefore, 167 pounds is approximately 11.9286 stone
- Convert 180 lbs to stone:
- Use 180 lbs
- Calculate 180 ÷ 14 = 12.8571 stone
- So, 180 pounds equals about 12.8571 stone
Conversion Chart
Below is a chart showing pounds converted to stone for values between 130.0 and 180.0 lbs. To use the chart, find the pounds value on the left, then read across to see the corresponding stone value.
| Pounds (lbs) | Stone |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 170.0 | 12.1429 |
| 175.0 | 12.5000 |
| 180.0 | 12.8571 |
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Conversion Definitions
lbs: The abbreviation “lbs” stands for pounds, a unit of weight used primarily in the United States and United Kingdom. One pound equals exactly 0.45359237 kilograms. The pound is subdivided into 16 ounces, and is commonly used for measuring body weight, food, and other everyday items.
stone: Stone is a British unit of weight mostly used to express human body weight. One stone equals exactly 14 pounds or 6.35029318 kilograms. This unit is rarely used outside the UK and Ireland, but remains common there for casual weight measurement.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the stone unit based on 14 pounds?
The stone unit historically comes from a standard weight used in trade and markets, fixed at 14 pounds. This size was convenient for measuring large quantities of goods. Over time, it became a customary unit for body weight in some countries, especially the UK and Ireland. The fixed 14-pound standard helped keep measurements consistent.
Can pounds be converted to stone without decimals?
Yes, but only if the pounds value divides exactly by 14. For example, 140 lbs is exactly 10 stone (140 ÷ 14 = 10). Most weights won’t be exact multiples of 14, so decimals or fractions are needed to give precise conversions.
Is stone used outside the UK and Ireland?
Stone is rarely used outside the UK and Ireland today. Most countries use kilograms or pounds for weight measurement. Stone persists culturally in those countries, especially when referring to body weight, but elsewhere it’s uncommon and may confuse people unfamiliar with it.
How to convert stone back to pounds?
To convert stone back to pounds, multiply the number of stone by 14. For example, 11 stone multiplied by 14 equals 154 pounds. This is the reverse operation of pounds to stone conversion, useful when you have a measurement in stone but need it in pounds.
Are stone and pounds metric units?
No, both stone and pounds are imperial units of weight. The metric system uses kilograms and grams. While pounds are used in the US and UK, stone is used mainly in the UK and Ireland and is not part of the metric system. Metric units are globally standardized, unlike stone.