What Is This Tool?
This converter helps users translate weight values from the UK-specific stone unit into the internationally recognized kilogram. It is designed for those needing to express traditional body weight measurements in metric terms for clarity in medical, scientific, or commercial settings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in stone (UK)
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Choose stone (UK) as the input unit and kilogram [kg] as the output
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent mass in kilograms
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Review and use the converted value for your application
Key Features
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Converts stone (UK) units into kilograms [kg] quickly and accurately
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
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Suitable for healthcare, sports, and trade applications
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Includes clear instructions for ease of use
Examples
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2 stone (UK) converts to approximately 12.7006 kilograms
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5 stone (UK) converts to approximately 31.7515 kilograms
Common Use Cases
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Reporting personal body weight in the UK and Ireland
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Converting weights in sports such as boxing or horse racing
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Translating traditional market or agricultural weights into metric units
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Facilitating patient weight records in healthcare
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Enabling mass specification for shipping and trade
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify unit selection before conversion
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Use the converted kilogram value for clearer international communication
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Be cautious of rounding and precision especially in medical or engineering contexts
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Remember that stone (UK) is informal and may not be recognized outside UK and Ireland
Limitations
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Stone (UK) is a non-SI unit mainly used informally or historically
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Conversion must preserve exact values to avoid errors in critical applications
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Does not distinguish mass from weight under varying gravity
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is one stone (UK) in kilograms?
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One stone (UK) is exactly equal to 6.35029318 kilograms.
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Why convert stone (UK) to kilograms?
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Converting to kilograms helps express weight measurements in the standard international unit, useful for medical, scientific, and global communication.
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Is stone (UK) widely used internationally?
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No, stone (UK) is mostly used informally in the UK and Ireland and is not commonly recognized outside those regions.
Key Terminology
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Stone (UK)
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An imperial unit of mass equal to 14 avoirdupois pounds or exactly 6.35029318 kilograms, used informally in the UK and Ireland for body weight.
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Kilogram [kg]
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The SI base unit of mass defined since 2019 by fixing the Planck constant, used globally to quantify matter.
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Mass
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A measure of the amount of matter in an object, distinct from weight which depends on gravitational force.