Convert Stone (UK) to Quintal (metric)
Convert stones (uk) to quintals (metric) instantly. 1 stone (uk) = 0.0635029318 quintal (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Quintal (metric) to Stone (UK) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Stone (UK)
The UK stone (st) equals 14 pounds, about 6.35 kilograms.
From standardized market 'stones' once used for weighing goods.
Body weight in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Fixed at 14 pounds by British statute in 1835.
Quintal (metric)
The metric quintal (q) equals 100 kilograms.
From Latin 'centenarius' (hundredweight) via Arabic 'qintar'.
Agriculture across India, Europe, and Latin America for grain and produce.
Fixed at 100 kg with the spread of the metric system in the 19th century.
Stone (UK) to Quintal (metric) conversion formula
The relationship between stones (uk) and quintals (metric):
To convert stones (uk) to quintals (metric), multiply the value in stones (uk) by 0.0635029318. To reverse, multiply quintals (metric) by 15.7473044418.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in quintals (metric) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Quintal (metric) to Stone (UK) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert stones (uk) to quintals (metric)
- Write down the value in stones (uk) (st).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.0635029318.
- The product is the equivalent value in quintals (metric) (q).
- To reverse, multiply the quintal (metric) value by 15.7473044418.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 st to q:
1 × 0.0635029318 = 0.0635029318 q
Example 2 — Convert 100 st to q:
100 × 0.0635029318 = 6.35029318 q
Real-world example — Reference scenario in case of fallback
Conversion between human-scale length units is the everyday workflow of architecture, athletics, and apparel design — three of the most common contexts that span metric and imperial systems.
1 st × 0.0635029318 = 0.0635029318 q
Real-world example — Adult height conversion
A 1.8-stone (uk)-tall person measures a value in quintals (metric) 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 st × 0.0635029318 = 0.1143052772 q
Real-world example — Fabric purchase length
Two stones (uk) of fabric equals a value in quintals (metric) essential for tailors and textile buyers sourcing material from international suppliers that quote in different units.
2 st × 0.0635029318 = 0.1270058636 q
Stone (UK) to Quintal (metric) conversion table
Standard reference values for converting stones (uk) to quintals (metric):
| Stone (UK) [st] | Quintal (metric) [q] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0006350293 |
| 0.1 | 0.0063502932 |
| 1 | 0.0635029318 |
| 2 | 0.1270058636 |
| 3 | 0.1905087954 |
| 4 | 0.2540117272 |
| 5 | 0.317514659 |
| 10 | 0.635029318 |
| 20 | 1.270058636 |
| 30 | 1.905087954 |
| 40 | 2.540117272 |
| 50 | 3.17514659 |
| 100 | 6.35029318 |
| 500 | 31.7514659 |
| 1000 | 63.5029318 |
Frequently asked questions
How many quintals (metric) is 1 stone (uk)?
How do I convert stones (uk) to quintals (metric)?
How do I convert quintals (metric) back to stones (uk)?
How many quintals (metric) is 100 stones (uk)?
Popular weight unit conversions
Convert Stone (UK) to other weight units
Show all Stone (UK) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 st = 0.0635029318 q) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.