converting pounds to stone

isis2712
isis2712 Posts: 5 Member
edited September 27 in Health and Weight Loss
how come if i convert pound i am on the scales in to stones then i work out at 13.6 but if i stand on the same scales and turn on the stone function im 13.9 ???? hmmmmmm

this is a differance of 3 pounds when im standing on the same scales

can anyone help me plesae

thanks

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  • rachel871
    rachel871 Posts: 113 Member
    it might be because there's 14lb in a stone...

    when you do the calculation 190/14 to get your 13.6, that means 0.6 of a stone, not 6lbs...

    0.6 of a stone is 8.4lb. (14/10)*6

    So 13.9 is the correct weight.

    sorry if that sounds confusing! you just need to remember that 13.5 stone is not 13st5, its 13st7!

    hope that helps! :)
  • kelscot30
    kelscot30 Posts: 74 Member
    Well put Rachel, we are now clear!! x
  • isis2712
    isis2712 Posts: 5 Member
    thanks rachel x
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