Convert stone (US) to ton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert stone (US) [st (US)] to ton (metric) [t], or Convert ton (metric) to stone (US).
How to Convert Stone (Us) to Ton (Metric)
1 st (US) = 0.00635029318 t
Example: convert 15 st (US) to t:
15 st (US) = 15 × 0.00635029318 t = 0.0952543977 t
Stone (Us) to Ton (Metric) Conversion Table
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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.
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.