What Is This Tool?
This converter enables quick transformation of mass values from kilograms, the SI base unit, to the stone (UK), an imperial mass unit commonly used in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It supports various contexts where expressing weight in stones is preferred.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in kilograms into the input field.
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Select kilogram as the original unit and stone (UK) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in stone (UK).
Key Features
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Converts weight values from kilogram to stone (UK) seamlessly.
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Uses a fixed conversion factor specific to these units.
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Supports applications in health, sports, and traditional markets.
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Browser-based and easy to use without prior technical knowledge.
Examples
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10 kilogram equals 1.5747 stone (UK).
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50 kilogram equals 7.8737 stone (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Expressing human body weight in the UK and Ireland where stone is commonly used.
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Communicating athlete weights in sports such as boxing and horse racing.
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Applying traditional weight units in agricultural and commercial markets.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the unit selections before converting to ensure accuracy.
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Use this tool for personal and informal contexts where stones are customary.
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Consider additional unit divisions (stones and pounds) for more precise weight breakdowns when needed.
Limitations
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Stone (UK) is not a standard SI unit and is mainly used regionally.
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May have limited precision due to informal rounding typical in everyday use.
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Exact conversions sometimes require subdivision into stones and pounds beyond a single value.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a stone (UK) in kilograms?
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A stone (UK) is equal to exactly 6.35029318 kilograms.
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Why convert kilograms to stone (UK)?
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This conversion is useful for expressing weight in units familiar to people in the UK and Ireland, especially for body mass and traditional uses.
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Is stone (UK) recognized internationally?
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No, stone (UK) is primarily used in the UK and Ireland and is not an international standard unit.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram [kg]
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The SI base unit of mass, quantifying the amount of matter in an object, currently defined by fixing the Planck constant.
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Stone (UK)
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An imperial mass unit equal to 14 avoirdupois pounds or exactly 6.35029318 kilograms, used mainly in the UK and Ireland.