Convert Short Tons to Stone
1 short ton (ton (US)) equals 142.8571429 stone (st).
1 ton (US) = 142.8571429 st
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Short Ton to Stone
- 1 ton (US) = 142.8571429 st
- 1 st = 0.007 ton (US)
- Example: convert 15 ton (US) to st: 15 ton (US) = 15 × 142.8571429 st = 2142.857143 st
Reference conditions. ton (US): Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement). st: Avoirdupois system: 1 lb = 16 oz = 7000 grains = 0.45359237 kg exactly (1959 agreement).
Formula
st = ton (US) × 142.8571428571
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 short ton = 2000 lb = 907.18474 kg (exact)
- 1 st = 14 lb = 6.35029318 kg (exact)
- 1 ton (US) = 907.18474 kg ÷ 6.35029318 kg per st = 142.8571428571 st
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Short Ton definition: short ton; Stone definition: stone.
Worked examples
- A reading of 3 ton (US) converts to 428.5714286 st.
3 ton (US) × 142.8571429 = 428.5714286 st - A value of 40 ton (US) is 5714.285714 st.
40 ton (US) × 142.8571429 = 5714.285714 st
Short Ton to Stone conversion table
| Short Tons (ton (US)) | Stone (st) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ton (US) | 71.42857143 st |
| 1 ton (US) | 142.8571429 st |
| 1.5 ton (US) | 214.2857143 st |
| 2 ton (US) | 285.7142857 st |
| 3 ton (US) | 428.5714286 st |
| 5 ton (US) | 714.2857143 st |
| 10 ton (US) | 1428.571429 st |
| 20 ton (US) | 2857.142857 st |
| 40 ton (US) | 5714.285714 st |
| 50 ton (US) | 7142.857143 st |
| 100 ton (US) | 14285.71429 st |
| 1000 ton (US) | 142857.1429 st |
Where it's used
Short Tons are used for US truck, trailer and vehicle ratings, while stone appear in body weight in the UK and Ireland (e.g. 11 st 6 lb). Both measure mass (commonly called weight), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Short Ton to other weight and mass units
| Conversion | 1 ton (US) equals |
|---|---|
| short ton to kilogram | 907.18474 kg |
| short ton to gram | 907184.74 g |
| short ton to milligram | 907184740 mg |
| short ton to microgram | 907184740000 µg |
| short ton to metric ton | 0.90718474 t |
| short ton to pound | 2000 lb |
| short ton to ounce | 32000 oz |
| short ton to stone | 142.8571429 st |
| short ton to long ton | 0.8928571429 ton (UK) |
| short ton to grain | 14000000 gr |
| short ton to troy ounce | 29166.66667 oz t |
| short ton to carat | 4535923.7 ct |
Frequently asked questions
How many stone are in 1 short ton?
1 ton (US) = 142.8571429 st.
How do I convert short tons to stone?
Multiply the value in ton (US) by 142.8571429. For example, 15 ton (US) × 142.8571429 = 2142.857143 st.
Is the ton (US) to st conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "ton, short (2000 lb)".
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, pound (avoirdupois).
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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