Convert ton (short) to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert ton (short) [ton (US)] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to ton (short).
How to Convert Ton (Short) to Stone (Uk)
1 ton (US) = 142.857142857143 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 ton (US) to st (UK):
15 ton (US) = 15 × 142.857142857143 st (UK) = 2142.85714285714 st (UK)
Ton (Short) to Stone (Uk) Conversion Table
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Ton (Short)
A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.
History/Origin
The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.
Current Use
The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.