What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate weight values from stone (UK) to ton (long) [ton (UK)], both imperial units traditionally used in the United Kingdom. It is useful for converting personal and historical weight measurements into larger imperial mass units.
How to Use This Tool?
-
Enter the weight value in stone (UK)
-
Select the target unit as ton (long) [ton (UK)]
-
Click convert to see the equivalent mass in ton (long)
Key Features
-
Converts stone (UK), an imperial unit equal to 14 pounds, to ton (long) [ton (UK)], an imperial unit of 2,240 pounds
-
Supports weight and mass measurements relevant to UK traditional and historical contexts
-
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversion of personal weight or bulk commodity measures
Examples
-
10 stone (UK) equals 0.0625 ton (long) [ton (UK)]
-
32 stone (UK) converts to 0.2 ton (long) [ton (UK)]
Common Use Cases
-
Reporting personal body weight informally in the UK and Ireland
-
Converting historical UK shipping and ship displacement data
-
Measuring bulk commodities like coal or ore in older British trade records
-
Translating legacy engineering or legal documents to SI units
Tips & Best Practices
-
Use this tool primarily for context with historical or traditional UK units
-
Cross-check with SI units when dealing with modern industrial measurements
-
Be aware that stone (UK) is mostly informal and ton (long) is largely historical
Limitations
-
Stone (UK) is rarely used outside personal or traditional contexts
-
Ton (long) is mainly a legacy unit, replaced by SI units in most applications
-
Conversion may require dual-unit reporting to avoid confusion in modern use
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What is the stone (UK) unit used for?
-
Stone (UK) is an imperial mass unit primarily used informally in the UK and Ireland for expressing human body weight and occasionally in sports and traditional markets.
-
Where is the ton (long) commonly applied?
-
Ton (long) has historical use in the UK for ship displacement, bulk commodity measurements, and legacy engineering or legal documentation.
-
What is the conversion factor between stone (UK) and ton (long)?
-
One stone (UK) equals 0.00625 ton (long) [ton (UK)].
Key Terminology
-
Stone (UK)
-
An imperial unit of mass equal to 14 pounds, used mainly in the UK and Ireland to express human body weight.
-
Ton (long) [ton (UK)]
-
An imperial unit of mass equal to 2,240 pounds, historically used in the UK for shipping and bulk commodities.