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Stone to Kilogram Conversion: Weight, Health & Fitness

Convert stones to kilograms accurately for body weight, fitness tracking, and health measurements. Precise calculator with real-world examples for healthcare and sports.

1 stone equals 6.3502949712014125 kilogram

Quick Values:
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Formula: kg = st × 6.35029

Precision Levels

6
Quick Estimation±5.52%
6.35
Standard Use±0.00%
6.350295
Professional/Scientific
📦

1 → 6.35

Scale: medium

📦

2 → 12.7

Scale: medium

🐈

5 → 31.75

Scale: medium

🎒

16 → 101.6

Scale: medium

🏋️

157 → 997

Scale: large

The stone-to-kilogram conversion is essential for understanding body weight across different measurement systems. With 1 stone equaling 6.35029 kilograms, this conversion is critical for healthcare professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone comparing their weight internationally. The UK and Ireland still commonly use stones for personal weight measurement, while most of the world uses kilograms.

Why This Conversion Matters

Accurate weight conversion is crucial for medical diagnoses, pharmaceutical dosing, fitness goals, and international health records. A 1% error in converting body weight can lead to incorrect medication dosages or misdiagnosed health conditions. For a person weighing 12 stone (76.2 kg), a conversion error could mean the difference between proper and improper medical treatment.

Real-World Examples

Healthcare & Medicine

Medical professionals in UK and Ireland frequently convert patient weights from stones to kilograms for international medical records, pharmaceutical calculations, and clinical research. Accurate conversion is essential for determining correct medication dosages, which are typically prescribed in mg/kg body weight. Hospitals maintain records in both units for patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Examples:

  • Average adult patient: 11 stone = 69.85 kg
  • Pediatric patient: 3.5 stone = 22.23 kg (for pediatric drug dosing)
  • Bariatric surgery candidate: 25 stone = 158.76 kg (for pre-operative assessment)

Pro Tips:

  • ✓Always verify conversions for medication dosing - use exact factor 6.35029 kg per stone, not approximations
  • ✓Medical records should display both units when communicating with international colleagues to prevent confusion

Fitness & Sports Science

Personal trainers, nutritionists, and sports scientists in UK and Commonwealth countries use stone-to-kilogram conversions for training programs, nutrition planning, and athletic performance analysis. Accurate weight tracking is essential for calculating body composition percentages, determining appropriate training loads, and monitoring progress toward fitness goals.

Examples:

  • Amateur boxer weigh-in: 11 stone 7 pounds = 73.03 kg (middleweight category)
  • Rugby player fitness tracking: 16 stone = 101.60 kg (for strength-to-weight ratio calculations)
  • Marathon runner: 9 stone 10 pounds = 61.23 kg (for pace per kg calculations)

Pro Tips:

  • ✓For competitive sports, always use the precise conversion factor 6.35029 kg/stone to ensure accurate weight categories
  • ✓Track weight in kilograms for consistency with international training databases and fitness apps

Quick Reference Table

stoneskilograms
1 st6.350295 kg
10 st63.50295 kg
25 st158.757374 kg
50 st317.514749 kg
100 st635.029497 kg

Formula: kg = st × conversion factor

Understanding the Units

About Stone

The stone is a widely used unit for measuring weight. It is commonly used in various applications and industries worldwide.

About Kilogram

The kilogram is a widely used unit for measuring weight. It is commonly used in various applications and industries worldwide.

Accuracy & Precision

This stone to kilogram 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kilograms is 10 stone?

10 stone equals exactly 63.5029 kilograms. To convert any weight in stones to kilograms, multiply the stone value by 6.35029. For example, 10 stone × 6.35029 = 63.5029 kg. This conversion is commonly needed when converting UK body weight measurements to international medical records or fitness applications that use metric units.

Why do UK and Ireland still use stones if they adopted the metric system?

The UK officially adopted the metric system in 1965, but personal body weight remained culturally entrenched in stones and pounds. Unlike other measurements (distances, volumes, temperatures), weight in stones is deeply embedded in personal identity and social conversation. Healthcare providers use kilograms professionally, but patients continue to think and discuss their weight in stones, creating a persistent dual system.

Conversion Tips & Tricks

  • 1 kilogram ≈ 2.2 pounds is a handy approximation
  • For cooking, metric measurements are often more precise
  • Medical dosages typically use metric units globally
  • Always double-check your conversions for critical applications
  • Use the exact conversion factor for maximum precision

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