Stones (st) to Milligrams (mg) conversion

Stones to Milligrams conversion table

Stones (st)Milligrams (mg)
00
16350293.18
212700586.36
319050879.54
425401172.72
531751465.9
638101759.08
744452052.26
850802345.44
957152638.62
1063502931.8
20127005863.6
30190508795.4
40254011727.2
50317514659
60381017590.8
70444520522.6
80508023454.4
90571526386.2
100635029318
10006350293180

How to convert stones to milligrams?

Converting between stones and milligrams involves understanding the relationship between these two units of mass. Since the stone is part of the imperial system and the milligram is part of the metric system, the conversion requires a mix of unit definitions.

Understanding the Conversion

The stone (st) is a unit of mass equal to 14 pounds (lbs) in the imperial system. A milligram (mg) is a unit of mass equal to one-millionth of a kilogram (kg) in the metric system. The conversion factor between stones and milligrams is fixed and doesn't depend on base 10 or base 2.

Step-by-Step Conversion

Converting 1 Stone to Milligrams

  1. Convert stones to pounds:

    • 1 st=14 lbs1 \text{ st} = 14 \text{ lbs}
  2. Convert pounds to grams:

    • 1 lb453.592 g1 \text{ lb} \approx 453.592 \text{ g}
    • Therefore, 14 lbs14×453.592 g=6350.288 g14 \text{ lbs} \approx 14 \times 453.592 \text{ g} = 6350.288 \text{ g}
  3. Convert grams to milligrams:

    • 1 g=1000 mg1 \text{ g} = 1000 \text{ mg}
    • Therefore, 6350.288 g6350.288×1000 mg=6350288 mg6350.288 \text{ g} \approx 6350.288 \times 1000 \text{ mg} = 6350288 \text{ mg}

So, 1 stone is approximately 6,350,288 milligrams.

Converting 1 Milligram to Stones

  1. Convert milligrams to grams:

    • 1 mg=0.001 g1 \text{ mg} = 0.001 \text{ g}
  2. Convert grams to pounds:

    • 1 g0.00220462 lbs1 \text{ g} \approx 0.00220462 \text{ lbs}
    • Therefore, 0.001 g0.001×0.00220462 lbs=0.00000220462 lbs0.001 \text{ g} \approx 0.001 \times 0.00220462 \text{ lbs} = 0.00000220462 \text{ lbs}
  3. Convert pounds to stones:

    • 1 lb=114 st1 \text{ lb} = \frac{1}{14} \text{ st}
    • Therefore, 0.00000220462 lbs0.00000220462×114 st1.57473×107 st0.00000220462 \text{ lbs} \approx 0.00000220462 \times \frac{1}{14} \text{ st} \approx 1.57473 \times 10^{-7} \text{ st}

So, 1 milligram is approximately 1.57473×1071.57473 \times 10^{-7} stones.

Formula Summary

  • Stones to Milligrams: mgstones×6350288\text{mg} \approx \text{stones} \times 6350288
  • Milligrams to Stones: stonesmg×1.57473×107\text{stones} \approx \text{mg} \times 1.57473 \times 10^{-7}

Interesting Facts and Associations

While the stone is not tied to any specific scientific law, it is a traditional unit of weight, particularly in the UK and Ireland, often used for measuring body weight. Historically, various regions had different definitions for the stone, but the 14-pound definition became standardized.

Real-World Examples

  1. Human Body Weight:

    • Someone weighing 12 stones is approximately 12×6350288=76,203,456 mg12 \times 6350288 = 76,203,456 \text{ mg}
  2. Shipping/Freight:

    • If a package weighs 0.5 stones, it’s approximately 0.5×6350288=3,175,144 mg0.5 \times 6350288 = 3,175,144 \text{ mg}
  3. Small Object Comparison:

    • Comparing larger weights in stones to the minuscule weight of a single milligram can illustrate relative scale in scientific or industrial applications. For instance, quality control may use milligrams to measure the weight of coatings on materials weighted in stones.

Credible Sources

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Provides information on unit conversions.

  • The UK Weights and Measures Act: Defines the stone as a legal unit of measurement.

These examples provide a clear understanding of how to convert between stones and milligrams, with practical uses and historical context.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Milligrams to other unit conversions.

What is stones?

What is Stones?

Stones (abbreviated as "st") are a unit of mass primarily used in the United Kingdom and Ireland for measuring human body weight. One stone is equivalent to 14 pounds (lbs) or approximately 6.35 kilograms (kg). While officially deprecated for most purposes, it remains common in everyday conversation for expressing weight.

Historical Context and Formation

  • Origin: The term "stone" originates from the practice of using stones as weights for measurement, a practice dating back to ancient times. The specific weight of a "stone" varied considerably across different regions and commodities for centuries.
  • Standardization: The standardization of the stone to 14 pounds was formalized in the UK Weights and Measures Act of 1835. This act helped establish uniformity in trade and measurement.
  • Why 14 pounds? The origin of 14 lbs is debated, some suggest it was a convenient amount for a man to carry while others trace it back to Roman times.

Mathematical Relationship

The relationship between stones, pounds, and kilograms can be expressed as follows:

  • 1 stone (st) = 14 pounds (lbs)
  • 1 pound (lb) ≈ 0.0714286 stones (st)
  • 1 stone (st) ≈ 6.35029 kilograms (kg)
  • 1 kilogram (kg) ≈ 0.157473 stones (st)

Conversion formulas:

  • To convert pounds to stones:

    Stones=Pounds14\text{Stones} = \frac{\text{Pounds}}{14}

  • To convert kilograms to stones:

    Stones=Kilograms6.35029\text{Stones} = \frac{\text{Kilograms}}{6.35029}

Usage and Examples

The primary application of stones is for expressing human body weight in the UK and Ireland. Here are some examples:

  • "He weighs 12 stone 6" (meaning 12 stones and 6 pounds).
  • A person might say, "I've lost half a stone" (meaning they've lost 7 pounds).

While not commonly used for other quantities, theoretically, one could express the weight of other items in stones. For example:

  • A bag of potatoes weighing 28 pounds could be described as weighing 2 stones.
  • A small dog weighing 35 pounds could be said to weigh 2.5 stones.

It is important to note that stones are generally not used for measuring anything other than human body weight in everyday conversation.

Interesting Facts

  • Decimal Stones: While less common, there is a decimal stone, where the pound is divided decimally to give a fraction of a stone.
  • Other Commodities: Historically, different regions used "stones" to measure varying weights of other commodities, like wool, but the 14-pound stone is now the standard.

Associated Figures

There isn't a specific law or person fundamentally linked to the stone besides its formalization in the Weights and Measures Act. However, due to its use in reporting body weight, health professionals in the UK and Ireland are familiar with this unit.

What is milligrams?

Milligrams are a common unit of mass, frequently encountered in everyday life from medicine to cooking. Understanding what they are and how they relate to other units is crucial.

Definition of Milligram

A milligram (mg) is a unit of mass in the metric system. It is defined as one-thousandth of a gram.

1 mg=11000 g=0.001 g1 \text{ mg} = \frac{1}{1000} \text{ g} = 0.001 \text{ g}

It is also equal to one-millionth of a kilogram.

1 mg=11,000,000 kg=0.000001 kg1 \text{ mg} = \frac{1}{1,000,000} \text{ kg} = 0.000001 \text{ kg}

Relationship to Other Units

  • Gram (g): 1 gram = 1000 milligrams
  • Kilogram (kg): 1 kilogram = 1,000,000 milligrams
  • Ounce (oz): Approximately 1 oz = 28,349.5 milligrams
  • Pound (lb): Approximately 1 lb = 453,592 milligrams

How Milligrams are Formed

The term "milligram" is formed by combining the SI prefix "milli-" which denotes a factor of 10310^{-3} with the base unit "gram." The "gram" is the base unit of mass in the metric system.

Real-World Examples

  • Medications: The dosages of many medications are measured in milligrams. For example, a pain reliever might contain 500 mg of acetaminophen.
  • Food additives: The amount of additives in food, such as preservatives or artificial sweeteners, are often measured in milligrams.
  • Vitamins and Supplements: Many vitamins and supplements are dosed in milligrams, such as Vitamin C or Magnesium.
  • Precious Metals: The mass of small quantities of precious metals like gold or platinum can be expressed in milligrams, particularly in analytical or research contexts.
  • Laboratory measurements: Analytical chemistry uses milligrams extensively for measuring small quantities of substances in experiments.

Historical Context

While there isn't a specific law or famous person directly associated with the milligram itself, the development of the metric system, including the gram upon which the milligram is based, was a collaborative effort by scientists in the late 18th century. This standardized system of measurement revolutionized science and trade, providing a universal language for quantifying mass, length, and volume.

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Complete Stones conversion table

Enter # of Stones
Convert 1 st to other unitsResult
Stones to Micrograms (st to mcg)6350293180
Stones to Milligrams (st to mg)6350293.18
Stones to Grams (st to g)6350.29318
Stones to Kilograms (st to kg)6.35029318
Stones to Metric Tonnes (st to mt)0.00635029318
Stones to Ounces (st to oz)224
Stones to Pounds (st to lb)14
Stones to Tons (st to t)0.007