Convert Long ton (UK) (lt) to Stone (st) (st)
Category: Mass
1 lt = 160 st
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert long ton (uk) to stone (st)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Mass and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Examples
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Confusing mass (lb) with force (lbf) in engineering contexts.
- Mixing metric tonnes (t) with short/long tons.
About Mass
Mass quantifies the amount of matter. The kilogram is defined by Planck’s constant, which anchors mass to fundamental physics. In practice, grams and pounds dominate everyday use—from recipes and parcels to body weight—while tonnes and long tons appear in logistics and industry.
About Long ton (UK)
Long ton (UK)
Equals 2,240 lb (≈1,016.0469 kg). Appears in historical shipping and naval documents.
History: A legacy imperial unit used in the UK; replaced by metric tonnes in most modern contexts.
About Stone (st)
Stone (st)
Equals 14 lb (≈6.35029 kg). Commonly used for body weight in the UK and Ireland; pairs naturally with feet/inches.
History: Historically varied by commodity and region. Later standardized for personal weight and sports reporting.