How to convert us tons to stone
To convert a measurement in us tons to stone, multiply the value by 142.857143. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the kilogram.
For example, to convert 5 ton to stone: 5 × 142.857143 = 714.285714 st.
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.
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.
US Tons to stone worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 ton = 142.857143 st 5 ton = 714.285714 st 10 ton = 1,428.5714 st 50 ton = 7,142.8571 st 100 ton = 14,285.7143 st
Frequently asked questions
How many stone are in one us ton?
One us ton (ton) equals 142.857143 stone (st). Multiply any value in us tons by 142.857143 to convert to stone.
How do I convert us tons to stone?
Multiply the value in us tons by 142.857143. For example, 5 ton × 142.857143 = 714.285714 st.
How do I convert stone to us tons?
Multiply the value in stone by 0.007, or divide by 142.857143. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the us ton to stone 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 us tons to stone?
The formula is: st = ton × 142.857143. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the kilogram.