Converting kilograms to stones and pounds is a common task, especially in regions that use the imperial system for weight measurement. To perform this conversion, you can use the following steps:
1. Understand the Units:
- A kilogram (kg) is a metric unit of weight, commonly used in many countries around the world.
- A stone (st) is an imperial unit of weight, where 1 stone is equal to 14 pounds.
- A pound (lb) is another imperial unit of weight.
2. Convert Kilograms to Pounds:
- To convert kilograms to pounds, you can use the conversion factor that 1 kilogram is approximately equal to 2.20462 pounds.
3. Calculate the Conversion:
- First, convert the weight in kilograms to pounds using the conversion factor. For example, if you have 65 kilograms, you can calculate it as 65 kg x 2.20462 lb/kg ≈ 143.3 pounds.
4. Convert Pounds to Stones:
- Now, you have the weight in pounds. To convert pounds to stones, remember that 1 stone is equal to 14 pounds. So, you divide the weight in pounds by 14 to get the number of stones. In this example, 143.3 pounds / 14 ≈ 10.24 stones.
5. Determine the Remaining Pounds:
- To find the remaining pounds after converting to stones, you can take the remainder when dividing the weight in pounds by 14. In this case, it's 0.24 pounds (0.24 lb).
So, 65 kilograms is approximately equal to 10 stones and 0.24 pounds.
Please note that this conversion is approximate because the conversion factor from kilograms to pounds is rounded. For precise conversions, you can use the exact conversion factor of 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds.
Kilograms (kg) to Stones and Pounds (lb)