Converting 8 Stone and 10 Pounds to Kilograms
Wondering how much 8 stone and 10 pounds is in kilograms? Here's how to convert it:
Understanding the Units
- Stone: A unit of weight used in the UK and some other countries. One stone is equal to 14 pounds.
- Pounds: A unit of weight commonly used in the US and some other countries.
- Kilograms: The standard unit of mass in the metric system.
Conversion Calculation
- Convert stone to pounds: 8 stone * 14 pounds/stone = 112 pounds
- Add the remaining pounds: 112 pounds + 10 pounds = 122 pounds
- Convert pounds to kilograms: 122 pounds * 0.453592 kg/pound ≈ 55.34 kilograms
Therefore, 8 stone and 10 pounds is approximately 55.34 kilograms.
