Stone (st)
Definition: The stone (st) is a British unit of mass equivalent to 14 pounds, or approximately 6.35 kilograms. It is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for measuring body weight and, historically, agricultural produce and trade goods.
History: The stone has been used in Europe for centuries, with varying values depending on the region and commodity measured. The British stone was standardized at 14 pounds in 1835 under the Weights and Measures Act, primarily for weighing people and livestock. While largely replaced by metric units, it remains popular in sports and healthcare.
Current Use: The stone is still used in the UK and Ireland to express body weight, especially in medical and fitness contexts. It is less common in trade but occasionally used for measuring wool and agricultural products.
Metric Ton (t)
Definition: The metric ton (t) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is commonly used in industry, shipping, and agriculture to measure large quantities of goods, raw materials, and heavy equipment.
History: The metric ton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a standardized large-scale mass measurement. It replaced various regional weight units, ensuring uniformity in global trade and heavy industry. It remains a key unit in logistics, construction, and manufacturing.
Current Use: The metric ton is widely used for measuring bulk materials, including metals, grains, and industrial products. It is a fundamental unit in international trade, construction, and logistics, simplifying large-scale weight measurements in commercial and engineering applications.
Quick Conversion Table Stone (st) to Metric Ton (t)
1 Stone (st) equal to 0.006350293 Metric Ton (t)
5 Stone (st) equal to 0.031751466 Metric Ton (t)
10 Stone (st) equal to 0.063502932 Metric Ton (t)
20 Stone (st) equal to 0.127005864 Metric Ton (t)
30 Stone (st) equal to 0.190508795 Metric Ton (t)
50 Stone (st) equal to 0.317514659 Metric Ton (t)
75 Stone (st) equal to 0.476271989 Metric Ton (t)
100 Stone (st) equal to 0.635029318 Metric Ton (t)