Ton (US) to Stone Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert US tons to stones with our free online weight converter.
Ton (US) to Stone Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Ton (US)).
- The converted value in Stone will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Weight category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Ton (US) to Stone
Converting Ton (US) to Stone involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Ton (US) = 142.857 stonesExample Calculation:
Convert 5 US tons: 5 × 142.857 = 714.285 stones
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What is a Ton (US) and a Stone?
The US ton, also known as the short ton, is a unit of mass commonly used in the United States. It is defined as exactly 2,000 pounds (avoirdupois). This is equivalent to 907.18474 kilograms.
The stone (st) is a unit of mass in the British imperial system, defined as exactly 14 avoirdupois pounds. This is equivalent to approximately 6.35 kilograms.
Note: The Ton (US) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Stone belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Ton (US) and Stone
The short ton originated in the English system of weights and measures and became the standard ton in the United States. It differs from the imperial (long) ton (2,240 lbs) used more traditionally in the UK, and the metric ton (1,000 kg).
The stone has historical roots in trade, where actual stones were used as weights. Its value varied significantly by commodity and region before being standardized at 14 pounds in Britain for general purposes.
Common Uses for US tons and stones
Explore the typical applications for both Ton (US) (imperial/US) and Stone (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for US tons
- Transportation: Measuring vehicle weights and payload capacities in the US for trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles.
- Construction Materials: Used for quantifying bulk materials like gravel, sand, and coal in US commerce and construction projects.
- Industrial Applications: Standard unit for heavy machinery, shipping containers, and large-scale manufacturing within the US.
- HVAC Systems: Often used for measuring large items like HVAC units (tonnage rating relates to cooling capacity, but derives from the weight of ice).
- Waste Management: Common unit for measuring municipal solid waste, recycling volumes, and landfill capacities.
Common Uses for stones
- Body Weight: Primarily used in the UK and Ireland to express human body weight.
- Animal Weighing: Occasionally used informally for weighing large animals or agricultural produce in some Commonwealth countries.
- Historical Usage: Largely historical or colloquial use outside of body weight context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Ton (US) (ton)
How many pounds are in a US ton?
There are exactly 2,000 pounds (lb) in 1 US ton (short ton).
Is the US ton the same as the UK ton?
No. The US ton (short ton) is 2,000 lbs, while the traditional UK ton (long ton) is 2,240 lbs. The metric ton (1,000 kg or approx. 2,204.6 lbs) is also different.
Where is the US ton used?
It is primarily used in the United States. Most other countries use the metric ton (tonne).
About Stone (st)
How many pounds are in a stone?
There are 14 pounds (lb) in 1 stone (st).
Is the stone used outside the UK and Ireland?
Its use is very limited outside the UK and Ireland, mainly for historical context or by people familiar with imperial body weight measurements.
Why is it called a stone?
The name originates from the historical practice of using stones of a standardized size as weight standards in trade.
Conversion Table: Ton (US) to Stone
| Ton (US) (ton) | Stone (st) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142.857 |
| 5 | 714.286 |
| 10 | 1,428.571 |
| 25 | 3,571.429 |
| 50 | 7,142.857 |
| 100 | 14,285.714 |
| 500 | 71,428.571 |
| 1,000 | 142,857.143 |
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