Convert ton (metric) to stone (US)

Please provide values below to convert ton (metric) [t] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to ton (metric).




How to Convert Ton (Metric) to Stone (Us)

1 t = 157.47304441777 st (US)

Example: convert 15 t to st (US):
15 t = 15 Γ— 157.47304441777 st (US) = 2362.09566626655 st (US)


Ton (Metric) to Stone (Us) Conversion Table

ton (metric) stone (US)

Ton (Metric)

The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms or approximately 2,204.62 pounds.

History/Origin

The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 19th century to standardize measurements of mass globally, replacing various local units with a single, universal unit.

Current Use

The metric ton is widely used in industries such as shipping, manufacturing, and agriculture for measuring large quantities of materials and commodities worldwide.


Stone (Us)

A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.

History/Origin

The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.

Current Use

Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.



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