Wth is this STONE thing ppl are talking about?!


Question: Wth is this STONE thing ppl are talking about.?
Why do people describe their weight as "stones" does it really mean like an actual rock kind of stone.?Health Question & Answer


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LOL. Thank you for asking because I had the same question! But I think we all get it nowHealth Question & Answer

Stone is your weight!
I don't understand when people say oh im 100lbs or whatever im thinking okay how much is that.?

In the UK most people say their weight in stone, its not a rock, that's like me asking if a pound is in actual english pounds (money)

14lbs or pounds is the same as 1 stone. Like if i say my weight I would say, i weigh 8 stone 2 lbs =)

Just one of those funny differences in England and America!Health Question & Answer

LOL like gee, you are smart....lol
No, it's not a rock. There are 14 pounds in a stone. if you are 7 stone 7 x 14 = 98 pounds.Health Question & Answer

its the british unit of weight measurement.Health Question & Answer

I think its a brit thing
when talking about body weight
10 stone sounds better than 140 poundsHealth Question & Answer

1 stone = 14 pounds

You sound ignorant, by the way.Health Question & Answer

It is a British unit of weight.

1 stone = 14lb.

Hope this helps!Health Question & Answer



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