Stones (st) to Long tons (LT) Conversion
Stones
The stone is a unit of mass equal to exactly 14 pounds (approximately 6.35 kilograms), used almost exclusively in the United Kingdom and Ireland for expressing human body weight. Standardised by the Weights and Measures Act of 1835, the stone persists in British popular culture and medical contexts despite not being part of the SI system.
Long tons
The long ton is a unit of mass equal to exactly 2,240 pounds (approximately 1,016.05 kilograms), used primarily in the United Kingdom and countries that have historically used the British imperial system. It is standard in the British shipping, maritime, and mining industries, where the displacement of vessels is expressed in long tons. The long ton differs from the US short ton (2,000 lb) by 240 pounds — a distinction critical in international cargo contracts and commodities trading.
| Stones (st) | Long tons (LT) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 st | 0.000625 LT |
| 1 st | 0.00625 LT |
| 2 st | 0.0125 LT |
| 3 st | 0.0188 LT |
| 5 st | 0.0312 LT |
| 10 st | 0.0625 LT |
| 20 st | 0.125 LT |
| 30 st | 0.1875 LT |
| 50 st | 0.3125 LT |
| 100 st | 0.625 LT |
| 1000 st | 6.25 LT |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many long tons are in 1 stones?
1 stones (st) is exactly 0.00625 long tons (LT).
How do I convert stones to long tons?
Multiply the value in stones by 0.00625 to get the result in long tons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.