It seems to be a weight measurement. I'm used to kilos or pounds.
2006-09-28 03:27:20 · 10 answers · asked by *babydoll* 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Ancient British measurement still in use.
14lbs= 1 stone
25 stone = 350 lbs
2006-09-28 03:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stone is 14 pounds. 25 stone means 25*14=350 pounds
2006-09-28 10:46:44 · answer #2 · answered by openpsychy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stone is 14 pounds
2006-09-28 10:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an old British weight.
I believe 1 stone is 14 pounds.
2006-09-28 10:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by SLKislack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this was used in Britain as common measure of weight; one stone is equivalent to 14 pounds
2006-09-28 10:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by tom m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
14 pounds
2006-09-28 10:36:37 · answer #6 · answered by Japan_is_home 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 stone =0.00625 long ton
1 stone =0.007 short ton
1 stone =0.125 long hundredweight
1 stone = 0.14 short hundredweight
1 stone =14 pound (lb)
1 stone = 224 ounce
1 stone = 3584 dram (dr)
1 stone = 98000 grain (gr)
2006-09-28 10:58:35 · answer #7 · answered by iyiogrenci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an old form of measurement, about as old as the Imperial system that the Americans insist on using.
Metric people!!
2006-09-28 10:31:59 · answer #8 · answered by Kiwi Chicken 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
14 pounds, I think.
Will
2006-09-28 10:29:12 · answer #9 · answered by Will S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yup 14 lbs., it is often used in strength competitions.
2006-09-28 10:35:49 · answer #10 · answered by Jay W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋