Short tons (ST) to Stones (st) Conversion
Short tons
The short ton is a unit of mass equal to exactly 2,000 pounds (approximately 907.185 kilograms), used primarily in the United States for bulk commodities including coal, grain, and steel. It is the standard ton in US commercial and industrial contexts, and appears frequently in shipping, construction, and manufacturing specifications. The short ton is approximately 10.7% lighter than the metric ton (1,000 kg) and 12.5% lighter than the British long ton (2,240 lb).
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.
| Short tons (ST) | Stones (st) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ST | 14.2857 st |
| 1 ST | 142.8571 st |
| 2 ST | 285.7143 st |
| 3 ST | 428.5714 st |
| 5 ST | 714.2857 st |
| 10 ST | 1,428.5714 st |
| 20 ST | 2,857.1429 st |
| 30 ST | 4,285.7143 st |
| 50 ST | 7,142.8571 st |
| 100 ST | 14,285.7143 st |
| 1000 ST | 142,857.1429 st |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many stones are in 1 short tons?
1 short tons (ST) is exactly 142.857 stones (st).
How do I convert short tons to stones?
Multiply the value in short tons by 142.857 to get the result in stones. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.