Convert stone (UK) to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert stone (UK) [st (UK)] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to stone (UK).
How to Convert Stone (Uk) to Ton (Long)
1 st (UK) = 0.00625 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 st (UK) to ton (UK):
15 st (UK) = 15 × 0.00625 ton (UK) = 0.09375 ton (UK)
Stone (Uk) to Ton (Long) Conversion Table
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Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.
Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).