Convert Kilograms to Stone
kg to st · weight & mass conversion
What are kilograms and stone?
The kilogram is the SI base unit of mass, defined since 2019 by the Planck constant. A stone is 14 pounds (6.35 kg), used mainly in the UK and Ireland for body weight. For scale: a 70 kg adult weighs about 154 lb, and a bag of sugar is usually 1 kg (2.2 lb).
How to convert kilograms to stone
1 kg = 0.157473 st. To convert, multiply the number of kilograms by 0.157473. For example, 5 kg = 0.787366 st, and 20 kg = 3.14946 st. To go the other way, multiply stone by 6.35029 (since 1 st = 6.35029 kg).
Kilograms to Stone conversion table
| Kilograms (kg) | Stone (st) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.157473 |
| 2 | 0.314946 |
| 5 | 0.787366 |
| 10 | 1.57473 |
| 25 | 3.93683 |
| 50 | 7.87366 |
| 100 | 15.7473 |
FAQ
What is 1 kg in st?
1 kg = 0.157473 st. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilograms by 0.157473.
How do I convert stone back to kilograms?
Go the other way: 1 st = 6.35029 kg, so multiply stone by 6.35029 to get kilograms.
Is a kilogram bigger than a stone?
No — 1 kg is the smaller unit, equal to 0.157473 st (it takes 6.35029 kg to make one st).
Are these weight & mass conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.