Convert grams to stones for body weight, fitness tracking, and international shipping. Accurate calculator with real-world examples. 1 stone = 6,350.29 grams.
1 gram equals 0.00015747300000000002 stone
Formula: st = g × 0.000157473
Converting between grams and stones bridges metric and imperial weight systems used across different industries and regions. With 1 stone equaling 6,350.29 grams, accurate conversion is essential for health professionals, athletes, and international commerce where precision impacts outcomes and compliance.
Weight measurement accuracy directly affects medical dosing, athletic performance tracking, and international shipping costs. A 1% conversion error on a 100-stone shipment means 635 grams (1.4 pounds) discrepancy—potentially significant for pharmaceutical shipments, nutritional supplements, or regulatory compliance. Healthcare professionals must convert precisely when international patients require weight-based medication calculations.
Healthcare professionals worldwide use both metric and imperial measurements. Doctors in countries using imperial systems must convert patient weights from grams (for precise medication dosing) to stones (for medical records). Pharmaceutical calculations require exact conversion factors since medication dosages are often calculated as milligrams per kilogram of body weight, requiring accurate gram-to-stone conversions for international patient transfers and telemedicine consultations.
Athletes, coaches, and fitness professionals across continents track body composition using different units. Personal trainers in the UK use stones for body weight, while nutritionists and sports scientists globally use grams for precise macronutrient calculations and body composition analysis. Accurate conversion ensures consistent training programs, nutritional planning, and performance benchmarking across international teams and competitions.
| grams | stones |
|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.001575 st |
| 50 g | 0.007874 st |
| 100 g | 0.015747 st |
| 500 g | 0.078737 st |
| 1000 g | 0.157473 st |
Formula: st = g × conversion factor
The gram is a widely used unit for measuring weight. It is commonly used in various applications and industries worldwide.
The stone is a widely used unit for measuring weight. It is commonly used in various applications and industries worldwide.
This gram to stone converter uses high-precision conversion factors to ensure accurate results for professional and academic use.
Our calculator provides results with up to 10 decimal places for maximum accuracy.
One stone equals exactly 6,350.293 grams (or 6,350.29 grams for practical purposes). This is defined as 14 pounds, where 1 pound = 453.59237 grams. For quick mental math, remember that 1 stone ≈ 6.35 kilograms. In medical and pharmaceutical contexts, use the full precision (6,350.293 grams) to avoid medication dosing errors. For fitness tracking or general purposes, 6,350 grams is sufficiently accurate.
Historical and cultural reasons—the stone measurement became standardized in medieval England and persisted through the British Empire. The United Kingdom, Ireland, and some Commonwealth nations continue using stones for personal body weight despite adopting the metric system for most other measurements. The United States never adopted the metric system for everyday use, preferring pounds instead. Modern scientific, medical, and international commerce increasingly use kilograms and grams, but personal weight measurements retain regional preferences for cultural continuity and public familiarity.
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