What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms weight measurements from stone (US), a traditional British unit of mass, into kilograms, the SI base unit. It supports users needing accurate mass conversions for healthcare, trade, and engineering purposes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in stone (US) you wish to convert
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Select stone (US) as the source unit and kilogram [kg] as the target unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the result in kilograms
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Use the output for medical records, trade documentation, or engineering calculations
Key Features
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Converts stone (US) to kilogram with a defined conversion factor
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Supports weight and mass measurements relevant to medical and agricultural contexts
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
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Simple interface suitable for informal and professional use
Examples
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2 stone (US) equals 11.33980925 kilograms
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5 stone (US) equals 28.349523125 kilograms
Common Use Cases
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Converting traditional British units of mass to metric for patient weight in healthcare
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Translating livestock and commodity weights in agricultural and trade settings
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Adapting historical imperial-weight data to SI for engineering and medical records
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the source unit is stone (US) when converting, as its use is rare outside the UK and Ireland
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Apply conversions carefully when handling historical or regional data involving stones
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Use converted kilogram values to maintain consistency in scientific and commercial documentation
Limitations
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Stone (US) is uncommon outside the UK and Ireland and rarely used in the U.S.
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Conversion factor differs slightly from the UK stone due to definition variations
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Ensure accuracy when converting historical or region-specific measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a stone (US) unit?
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A stone (US) is a traditional unit of mass equal to 14 avoirdupois pounds, used primarily in the UK and Ireland for measuring human and commodity weights.
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Why convert stone (US) to kilograms?
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Converting stone (US) to kilograms allows translation of traditional British weights into the SI unit system, which is standard for medical, engineering, and trade measurements.
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Is stone (US) commonly used in the United States?
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No, stone (US) is uncommon in U.S. practice and mostly appears in historical or regional contexts.
Key Terminology
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Stone (US)
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A traditional British unit of mass equivalent to 14 avoirdupois pounds or approximately 5.6699 kilograms, used mainly in the UK and Ireland.
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Kilogram [kg]
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The SI base unit of mass defined by fixing the Planck constant, used globally to quantify the amount of matter in an object.