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Convert Clove to Stone (US)

Convert cloves to stones (us) instantly. 1 clove = 0.64 stone (us) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Stone (US) to Clove converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Avoirdupois

Clove

What is a clove?

The clove was an English trade weight equal to 7 or 8 pounds (here 8 lb, about 3.63 kg).

Origin of the clove

A medieval English unit for weighing wool and cheese.

Where it is used

Obsolete; historical English wool and dairy commerce.

When and where it was developed

Defined by the Statute of 1430 under Henry VI.

Avoirdupois

Stone (US)

What is a stone (us)?

A less common US definition of the stone, about 5.67 kilograms.

Origin of the stone (us)

A variant stone weight used in some historical US trade.

Where it is used

Rare; appears mainly in historical or specialized contexts.

When and where it was developed

Derived from older English stone weights that varied by commodity.

Clove to Stone (US) conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between cloves and stones (us):

1 clove = 0.64 st
1 st = 1.5625 clove

To convert cloves to stones (us), multiply the value in cloves by 0.64. To reverse, multiply stones (us) by 1.5625.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in stones (us) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Stone (US) to Clove converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert cloves to stones (us)

  1. Write down the value in cloves (clove).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.64.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in stones (us) (st).
  4. To reverse, multiply the stone (us) value by 1.5625.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 clove to st:
1 × 0.64 = 0.64 st

Example 2 — Convert 100 clove to st:
100 × 0.64 = 64 st

Real-world example — Adult height conversion

A 1.8-clove-tall person measures a value in stones (us) that converts the height to the unit favoured by American forms, schools, or driver's licences. This is daily routine for anyone living between metric and imperial systems.

1.8 clove × 0.64 = 1.152 st

Real-world example — Fabric purchase length

Two cloves of fabric equals a value in stones (us) essential for tailors and textile buyers sourcing material from international suppliers that quote in different units.

2 clove × 0.64 = 1.28 st

Real-world example — Maritime depth conversion

A 10-clove sounding depth converts cleanly into stones (us). Recreational divers and sailors translate between the two units whenever they read legacy charts against modern depth-sounder displays.

10 clove × 0.64 = 6.4 st

Clove to Stone (US) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting cloves to stones (us):

Clove [clove]Stone (US) [st]
0.010.0064
0.10.064
10.64
21.28
31.92
42.56
53.2
106.4
2012.8
3019.2
4025.6
5032
10064
500320
1000640

Frequently asked questions

How many stones (us) is 1 clove?
1 clove equals 0.64 stone (us).
How do I convert cloves to stones (us)?
Multiply the value in cloves by 0.64 to get stones (us).
How do I convert stones (us) back to cloves?
Multiply the value in stones (us) by 1.5625, or use the Stone (US) to Clove converter.
How many stones (us) is 100 cloves?
100 cloves equals 64 stones (us), because 100 × 0.64 = 64.

Convert Clove to other weight units

Show all Clove conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Clove to Attogram (ag) Clove to Femtogram (fg) Clove to Picogram (pg) Clove to Nanogram (ng) Clove to Microgram (µg) Clove to Milligram (mg) Clove to Centigram (cg) Clove to Decigram (dg) Clove to Gram (g) Clove to Dekagram (dag) Clove to Hectogram (hg) Clove to Kilogram (kg) Clove to Quintal (metric) (q) Clove to Metric Ton (t) Clove to Gigagram (Gg) Clove to Teragram (Tg) Clove to Petagram (Pg) Clove to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Clove to Grain (gr) Clove to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Clove to Ounce (oz) Clove to Pound (lb) Clove to Stone (US) (st) Clove to Stone (UK) (st) Clove to Quarter (US) (qr) Clove to Quarter (UK) (qr) Clove to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Clove to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Clove to Wey (wey) Clove to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Clove to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Clove to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Clove to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Clove to Carat (metric) (ct) Clove to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Clove to Pennyweight (dwt) Clove to Momme (mom) Clove to Mace (mace) Clove to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Clove to Troy Ounce (oz t) Clove to Tael (tael) Clove to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Clove to Ratti (ratti) Clove to Masha (masha) Clove to Tola (tola) Clove to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Clove to Seer (Ser) (seer) Clove to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Clove to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Clove to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Clove to Muon Mass (mµ) Clove to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Clove to Proton Mass (mp) Clove to Neutron Mass (mn) Clove to Deuteron Mass (md) Clove to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Clove to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Clove to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Clove to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Clove to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Clove to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Clove to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Clove to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Clove to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Clove to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Clove to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Clove to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Clove to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Clove to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Clove to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Clove to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Clove to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Clove to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Clove to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Clove to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Clove to Poundal (pdl) Clove to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Clove to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Clove to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Clove to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 clove = 0.64 st) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.