How to convert stone to us tons
To convert a measurement in stone to us tons, multiply the value by 0.007. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the kilogram.
For example, to convert 5 st to us tons: 5 × 0.007 = 0.035 ton.
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 us ton?
A US ton (short ton) is a unit of mass equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.18 kilograms. The short ton is the standard 'ton' in the United States, defined as 2,000 pounds. It is lighter than both the metric tonne (1,000 kg) and the British long ton (2,240 pounds).
Common uses of us tons include: Freight and shipping weights in the US; Air conditioning capacity (tons of cooling); Bulk material sales (gravel, coal, steel) in the US; Vehicle and equipment weight ratings.
Stone to us tons worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 st = 0.007 ton 5 st = 0.035 ton 10 st = 0.07 ton 50 st = 0.35 ton 100 st = 0.7 ton
Frequently asked questions
How many us tons are in one stone?
One stone (st) equals 0.007 us tons (ton). Multiply any value in stone by 0.007 to convert to us tons.
How do I convert stone to us tons?
Multiply the value in stone by 0.007. For example, 5 st × 0.007 = 0.035 ton.
How do I convert us tons to stone?
Multiply the value in us tons by 142.857143, or divide by 0.007. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the stone to us ton 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 us tons?
The formula is: ton = st × 0.007. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the kilogram.