KG to Stones and Pounds Calculator

Last updated: 18 Dec 2025 | Author: Brij | Review By: Irshad

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Convert kilograms to stones and pounds instantly with this KG to Stones and Pounds Calculator. Ideal for body weight conversion in the UK and Ireland with accurate and easy results.

Weight (Kilograms):

Enter weight in kilograms (kg)

Weight Conversion Results

Weight (Stones):

British stone unit (1 stone = 14 lbs)

Remaining Weight (Pounds):

Pounds after stones

Total Weight (Pounds):

Total pounds only

Combined Format:

st & lb

Traditional British format

Remaining Ounces:

Extra ounces for precision

Weight Category:

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A KG to Stones and Pounds Calculator converts weight from kilograms (kg) into the UK customary system of stones (st) and pounds (lb).

This conversion is commonly used in the UK and Ireland for measuring body weight.

What Is a Kilogram (kg)?

A kilogram (kg) is the SI unit of mass and is widely used worldwide for body weight, goods, and scientific measurements.

What Are Stones and Pounds?

Stone (st):
A traditional UK unit of weight

$1 \, \text{stone} = 14 \, \text{pounds}$

Pound (lb):
A unit of mass used in the UK and US systems

KG to Stones and Pounds Conversion Formula

Step 1: Convert Kilograms to Pounds

$\text{Total Pounds} = \text{Kilograms} \times 2.20462$

Step 2: Convert Pounds to Stones

$\text{Stones} = \left\lfloor \frac{\text{Total Pounds}}{14} \right\rfloor$

Step 3: Calculate Remaining Pounds

$\text{Remaining Pounds} = \text{Total Pounds} - (\text{Stones} \times 14)$

Example Calculation

Given

Weight = 70 kg

Step 1: Convert kg to pounds

$\text{Total Pounds} = 70 \times 2.20462 = 154.32$

Step 2: Convert pounds to stones

$\text{Stones} = \left\lfloor \frac{154.32}{14} \right\rfloor = 11$

Step 3: Calculate remaining pounds

$\text{Remaining Pounds} = 154.32 - (11 \times 14) = 0.32$

Final Answer

$\boxed{70 \, \text{kg} = 11 \, \text{st} \, 0.32 \, \text{lb}}$

Important Notes

Stones are mainly used in the UK and Ireland
Pounds are usually rounded to 1 or 2 decimal places
For medical use, kilograms are often preferred

FAQs

1. What does stones and pounds mean?

Stones (st) and pounds (lb) are traditional UK units of weight.

1 stone is equal to 14 pounds, and both units are commonly used together to express body weight.

2. Why is weight shown in stones and pounds instead of only pounds?

In the UK and Ireland, body weight is traditionally expressed in stones and remaining pounds, as it is easier to read and understand than large pound values.

3. Is the KG to Stones and Pounds conversion exact?

The conversion from kilograms to pounds is exact to a fixed decimal precision.

When converting to stones, the remaining pounds may be rounded for simplicity.

4. Can I use this calculator for body weight?

Yes. This calculator is commonly used for body weight tracking, fitness goals, and general health measurements.

5. Why do some results show decimal pounds?

Decimal pounds appear when the kilogram value does not convert exactly into whole pounds. Most calculators round the remaining pounds to one or two decimal places.

6. Are stones used outside the UK?

Stones are mainly used in the UK and Ireland. Most other countries use kilograms or pounds only.

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