In 1 US tons there are 142.857143 stones. Meanwhile in 1 stones there are 0.007 US tons. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Stones to US tons calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert US tons (short tons) to stones, convert through pounds.
Conversion formula:
Quick example:
This US ton to stones conversion works for weights used in shipping, construction, and farming.
“Tons to stones” means changing a weight from tons into stones. A ton is a larger unit of weight, while a stone is smaller and often used for body weight in the UK and Ireland.
In the UK (imperial) system, 1 long ton equals 160 stones. That’s because 1 long ton is 2,240 pounds and 1 stone is 14 pounds.
Yes. The result depends on which ton you mean:
A short ton equals about 142.857 stones. A short ton is 2,000 pounds, and each stone is 14 pounds.
A metric ton (1,000 kg) equals about 157.473 stones. This conversion uses kilograms to pounds, then pounds to stones.
Common formulas include:
Many differences come from the ton type. Long ton, short ton, and metric ton all give different stone values. Rounding also changes the last digits, especially for metric tons and short tons.
Stones are often used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight. Some people also use stones for everyday comparisons because the numbers feel smaller than pounds.
Yes, it’s the same unit. “Stone” is singular and “stones” is plural. The value stays the same: 1 stone = 14 pounds.
Yes. Decimal tons convert the same way. For example, 0.5 long ton = 0.5 × 160 = 80 stones.
Reverse the math:
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This one detail changes the full result.
They often do. Long ton conversions come out clean because 160 is exact. Short ton and metric ton results usually need rounding to 2 or 3 decimal places, based on your use.
Here are common estimates:
The Calculate Box tool to convert US tons to stones uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a US tons value in the box and have it instantly converted to stones.