What is the stone (US) unit?

Stone (US) is a traditional British unit of mass equivalent to 14 avoirdupois pounds, historically used for body weights and commodity measurements.

Why use pound (troy or apothecary) as a target unit?

Pound (troy or apothecary) is used for interpreting old apothecary prescriptions, precious metal weights, and numismatic records that utilized the troy system.

Is the troy pound still commonly used?

No, the troy pound is largely obsolete today, surviving mainly in bullion weight references by the troy ounce.

How to Convert from Stone (US) to Pound (troy or apothecary)?

Easily convert weights from stone (US) to pound (troy or apothecary) using our detailed guide and practical examples. Perfect for historical, numismatic, and pharmacological applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to translate weight and mass measurements from stone (US) to pound (troy or apothecary), helping to understand and interpret traditional British and historical imperial weight units in the context of troy measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the quantity in stone (US) that you wish to convert.
Select pound (troy or apothecary) as the target unit.
Click convert to obtain the equivalent weight value.

Key Features

Converts stone (US) units into pound (troy or apothecary) accurately based on established conversion rates.
Supports historical and specialized measurement contexts such as pharmacology and numismatics.
Browser-based and easy to use with clear instructions and examples.

Examples

1 Stone (US) equals 15.1909722222 Pound (troy or apothecary).
5 Stone (US) converts to approximately 75.954861111 Pound (troy or apothecary).

Common Use Cases

Translating traditional British measurements of body and commodity weights into troy-based values.
Interpreting historic apothecary prescriptions and pharmacopoeias.
Cataloguing and converting weights of old coins and museum artifacts recorded with troy units.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify units carefully because stone (US) belongs to the avoirdupois system while pound (troy or apothecary) uses a different standard.
Use this conversion mainly for historical or specialized research contexts.
Be mindful of the obsolescence of the troy pound and cross-check with modern units when necessary.

Limitations

The troy pound is mostly obsolete, reducing its everyday practical use.
Differences in unit systems mean conversions require careful interpretation to avoid inaccuracies.
Historical inconsistencies in the use of these units may impact precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stone (US) unit?: Stone (US) is a traditional British unit of mass equivalent to 14 avoirdupois pounds, historically used for body weights and commodity measurements.
Why use pound (troy or apothecary) as a target unit?: Pound (troy or apothecary) is used for interpreting old apothecary prescriptions, precious metal weights, and numismatic records that utilized the troy system.
Is the troy pound still commonly used?: No, the troy pound is largely obsolete today, surviving mainly in bullion weight references by the troy ounce.

Key Terminology

Stone (US): A traditional British unit of mass equal to 14 avoirdupois pounds, used historically for body and commodity weights.
Pound (troy or apothecary): A historical unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces or 5,760 grains, used in apothecaries' systems and precious metal measurements.
Avoirdupois system: A system of weights based on a pound of 16 ounces, commonly used in the US and UK for body and commodity weights.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one stone (US) equal in pounds (troy or apothecary)?

14 pounds

15.1909722222 pounds

12 pounds

What is a common use for the troy pound historically?

Measuring livestock weight

Apothecaries' prescriptions and precious metal weight

Body weight reporting in the UK

Which system does stone (US) belong to?

Troy system

Avoirdupois system

Metric system

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