How to convert stone to grams
To convert a measurement in stone to grams, multiply the value by 6,350.2932. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the kilogram.
For example, to convert 5 st to grams: 5 × 6,350.2932 = 31,751.4659 g.
What is a stone?
A stone is a British imperial unit of mass equal to 14 pounds or exactly 6.35029318 kilograms. The stone was historically used across Europe with regionally varying values before Britain standardized it at 14 pounds. It remains in everyday use in the UK and Ireland for body weight despite metrication.
Common uses of stone include: Body weight in the UK and Ireland; Weigh-ins for sports and fitness in Britain; Historical and livestock weight references; Everyday conversational weight in the British Isles.
What is a gram?
A gram is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram (0.001 kg) or about 0.035 ounces. Defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at the temperature of melting ice. The gram is the base for many everyday metric masses and the reference point for nutritional labeling worldwide.
Common uses of grams include: Cooking and recipe ingredient quantities; Nutrition labels and food portions; Postage and small parcel weight; Jewelry and precious metal weighing.
Stone to grams worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 st = 6,350.2932 g 5 st = 31,751.4659 g 10 st = 63,502.9318 g 50 st = 317,514.659 g 100 st = 635,029.318 g
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in one stone?
One stone (st) equals 6,350.2932 grams (g). Multiply any value in stone by 6,350.2932 to convert to grams.
How do I convert stone to grams?
Multiply the value in stone by 6,350.2932. For example, 5 st × 6,350.2932 = 31,751.4659 g.
How do I convert grams to stone?
Multiply the value in grams by 0.000157473044, or divide by 6,350.2932. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the stone to gram conversion exact?
Yes. Since 1959 the international pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kg, so all weight conversions between metric and avoirdupois units use exact factors.
What is the formula for stone to grams?
The formula is: g = st × 6,350.2932. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the kilogram.