Kilograms to Stones and Pounds Conversion Calculator
Convert kilograms (kg) to stones and pounds (st + lb) instantly. Use the calculator, jump to the conversion table/chart, or see the FAQ for quick answers.
Why Stones and Pounds?
Most countries use kilograms, but in the United Kingdom it's still common to describe weight using stones (st) and pounds (lb), especially in everyday conversation.
The stone is a UK imperial unit equal to 14 pounds. People typically state weight as "stones + remaining pounds", for example: 11 st 6 lb.
Conversion Methodology
This converter uses a consistent 2-step method:
Conversion Factors
- 1 kilogram = 2.2046226 pounds (international avoirdupois pound relationship)
- 1 stone = 14 pounds exact (UK imperial definition)
Formulas
total pounds = kilograms × 2.2046226
stones = floor(total pounds ÷ 14)
remaining pounds = total pounds − (stones × 14)
Standards and Definitions
This page uses fixed unit definitions (not estimates):
- 1 pound (lb) = 0.45359237 kilograms exact (international avoirdupois pound).
- 1 stone (st) = 14 pounds exact.
- Therefore: 1 stone = 14 × 0.45359237 = 6.35029318 kg exact.
Reference sources
Examples
95 kg to stones and pounds
95 kg = 14 st 13.44 lb
86 kg to stones and pounds
86 kg = 13 st 7.60 lb
Tip: Use the calculator above for any value (including decimals).
Everyday Use in the UK
In the UK, weights are commonly spoken as stones + pounds (e.g., 11 st 6 lb). Decimal stones (e.g., 11.4 st) appear on some scales, but are less common in speech.
| Format | Example | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Stones + pounds | 11 st 6 lb | Everyday UK format |
| Decimal stones | 11.43 st | Some digital scales |
| Kilograms | 73.5 kg | Common in records & international contexts |
Babies and "lb oz"
For smaller weights (including baby weights), a common UK everyday format is pounds and ounces (lb oz). This page focuses on kg ↔ st + lb. For a dedicated converter with a newborn weight chart, see our kg to pounds and ounces converter.
Quick reference: the average newborn weighs about 3.5 kg = 7 lb 11 oz. For any baby weight conversion, use the kg to lb oz calculator.
Need a printable reference? See our body weight conversion chart (40–150 kg).
Kilograms to Stones and Pounds Conversion Table (Chart)
The table below provides quick reference values. For any other number, use the calculator above.
| Kilograms | Stones (decimal) | Stones + Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg | 7.87 st | 7 st 12.2 lb |
| 55 kg | 8.66 st | 8 st 9.3 lb |
| 60 kg | 9.45 st | 9 st 6.3 lb |
| 65 kg | 10.24 st | 10 st 3.3 lb |
| 70 kg | 11.02 st | 11 st 0.3 lb |
| 75 kg | 11.81 st | 11 st 11.3 lb |
| 80 kg | 12.60 st | 12 st 8.4 lb |
| 85 kg | 13.39 st | 13 st 5.4 lb |
| 90 kg | 14.17 st | 14 st 2.4 lb |
| 95 kg | 14.96 st | 14 st 13.4 lb |
| 100 kg | 15.75 st | 15 st 10.5 lb |
Popular Conversions
Quick links based on common searches:
Popular kg → st + lb
- 70 kg in stones and pounds
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Popular stones → kg
- 10 stone to kg = 63.5 kg
- 11 stone to kg = 69.85 kg
- 12 stone to kg = 76.2 kg
- 13 stone to kg = 82.55 kg
- 14 stone to kg = 88.9 kg
- 15 stone to kg = 95.25 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kg to stones and pounds (st + lb)?
Convert kilograms to total pounds (kg × 2.2046226). Then divide by 14 to get stones. The remainder is the extra pounds: stones = floor(lb ÷ 14), pounds = lb mod 14.
How do I convert stone and pounds to kg?
Add up total pounds: total_lb = (stones × 14) + pounds. Then convert to kilograms: kg = total_lb × 0.45359237. Or use our stones and pounds to kg converter for instant results.
kg to stones and pounds (NHS): how is weight usually written?
In the UK, everyday weight is often spoken as stones and pounds (e.g., "11 st 6 lb"), while clinical records commonly use kilograms. This converter helps you translate between formats.
Is there a kg to stones and pounds conversion table/chart?
Yes. See the conversion table on this page for quick lookup, or use the calculator above for any value.
How many kilos is a stone?
1 stone = 6.35029318 kg (exact). It comes from 1 st = 14 lb and 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg.
How many pounds are in a stone?
One stone equals exactly 14 pounds.
What does "st" mean?
"st" is the abbreviation for stone, a UK imperial unit of mass equal to 14 pounds.
How do I write stones and pounds? (e.g., 11 st 6 lb)
Write the whole stones first, then the remaining pounds: for example, 11 st 6 lb means 11 stones plus 6 pounds.
Why do scales show decimal stones (e.g., 11.4 st)?
Some scales display stones as a decimal number. To convert the decimal part to pounds, multiply it by 14. Example: 11.4 st = 11 st + (0.4 × 14) lb = 11 st 5.6 lb.
How do I convert from kg to stones only?
Divide kilograms by 6.35029318 to get decimal stones. Note: in the UK, stones + pounds is more common than decimal stones.
Example: 95 kg to stones and pounds
95 kg = 14 st 13.44 lb. Steps: 95 × 2.2046226 = 209.44 lb; 209.44 ÷ 14 = 14 stones remainder 13.44 lb.
Example: 86 kg to stones and pounds
86 kg = 13 st 7.60 lb. Steps: 86 × 2.2046226 = 189.60 lb; 189.60 ÷ 14 = 13 stones remainder 7.60 lb.
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Kilograms to Stones and Pounds Conversion Table (Chart)
Most Popular Weight Conversions
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Common Male Weights (60-85 kg)
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