In 1 stones there are 0.00625 imperial tons. Meanwhile in 1 imperial tons there are 160 stones. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Imperial tons to Stones calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert stones to imperial tons (also called long tons), use the fixed weight relationship between these imperial mass units.
Imperial tons = stones ÷ 160
Tip: If you see “ton” without a type listed, check the context. In the UK, imperial ton often means long ton, but some fields use other ton types.
There are 160 stones in 1 imperial ton.
That’s because an imperial ton is 2,240 pounds, and one stone is 14 pounds (2,240 ÷ 14 = 160).
An imperial ton (also called a long ton) is a unit of weight used in the UK and some shipping and trade work.
It equals 2,240 lb, or about 1,016.0469 kg.
A stone is a UK unit of weight equal to 14 pounds.
People often use stones to talk about body weight, but it can apply to any mass.
Use this simple formula:
imperial tons = stones ÷ 160
Example: 80 stones ÷ 160 = 0.5 imperial tons
Use the reverse formula:
stones = imperial tons × 160
Example: 1.25 imperial tons × 160 = 200 stones
Here are common conversions:
No. A metric ton (tonne) equals 1,000 kg (about 2,204.6226 lb).
An imperial ton equals 2,240 lb (about 1,016.0469 kg).
So 1 imperial ton is about 1.016 metric tons.
No. A US ton (short ton) equals 2,000 lb.
An imperial ton equals 2,240 lb.
So the imperial ton is heavier by 240 lb.
The numbers come from the definitions of the units:
The conversion works because both units are based on pounds.
A stone is 14 lb. An imperial ton is 2,240 lb.
So you can convert stones to imperial tons by turning stones into pounds, then dividing by 2,240:
imperial tons = (stones × 14) ÷ 2,240
This simplifies to stones ÷ 160.
In everyday use, they measure weight. In science, pounds and stones are linked to mass and force, depending on context.
For most practical conversions, treat them as standard weight units.
Stones show up most in the UK and Ireland for body weight.
Imperial tons appear in shipping, freight, and some older UK-based records.
A common mistake is mixing up ton types. Some people use the US ton (2,000 lb) or the metric ton (1,000 kg) by accident.
For imperial tons, always use 2,240 lb, which leads to 160 stones per imperial ton.
Use decimals for accuracy, especially with large loads or shipping weights.
Round only at the end, and match the level of detail you need (for example, 2 or 3 decimal places).
The Calculate Box tool to convert stones to imperial tons uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a stones value in the box and have it instantly converted to imperial tons.