I live in Canada and have never heard this term before, I find it kind of funny. (no offence) I was just wondering what it all means and how accurate it is, where it came from and why it's not globally used in the English language.
2007-01-16 04:01:11 · 7 answers · asked by freaky7up 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
1 stone = 14 pounds = 6.350 kilograms
The stone is just one of the Old English system of measurments that is still in use despite the adoption of the metric system.
2007-01-16 04:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by meggush 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Er, Canada is a protectorate of the United Kingdom? Have you got something you'd like to share?
It's used occasionally on the East coast, but it's almost wholly a British term. There are 14 pounds to a stone. Now, with the ease of metric's base 10, try working in base 14 for a while!
2007-01-16 14:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by Colin M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a stone, there are 14 pounds. It's a measurement of imperial weight (which is what people used to use up until about 25 years ago - it's what my Mum used to use!)....
Check this page out for more info.. The info on pounds and stones are near the middle..
Good luck!
2007-01-16 12:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 stone equals 14 pounds
2007-01-16 12:05:51 · answer #4 · answered by nuttin'fancy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's used in England, and since Canada is protectorate of the United Kingdom, they might also use the term. It's generally used to describe a person's weight - I think there are about 20 pounds to a stone, but I'm not sure.
2007-01-16 12:05:38 · answer #5 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
14 pounds to a stone. 13.9999 to be exact
2007-01-16 12:06:59 · answer #6 · answered by E-Razz 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ii think there is 14 pounds in one stone .its good to use it when dIEting that's where i use it for ie count the pounds drop the stones.................i like your question....................................
2007-01-16 12:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by susie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋