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What is a stone?

workinprogress12_2
workinprogress12_2 Posts: 110 Member
edited September 2024 in Chit-Chat
I am some how missing the boat on this one....please tell me what a "stone" is when you guys are referring to weight. Thanks :smooched:

Replies

  • michelleion
    michelleion Posts: 122 Member
    14 lbs :) Us Brits use the stone measurement.
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    A heavy testicle.
  • weofui
    weofui Posts: 9
    Stone is a weight measurement primarily used in the UK, it's equivalent to 14 pounds.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    It's a British unit of weight measure.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    A heavy testicle.
    God bless you! :laugh:
  • cessnaholly
    cessnaholly Posts: 780 Member
    14 lbs :) Us Brits use the stone measurement.

    Heavy stones in Britain?
  • dothompson
    dothompson Posts: 1,184 Member
    Boy, it takes a while for the scale to move when you have to lose 14 pounds to say I've lost one stone.
  • michelleion
    michelleion Posts: 122 Member
    14 lbs :) Us Brits use the stone measurement.

    Heavy stones in Britain?

    Apparently!
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    A heavy testicle.

    Heather has a big pair of stones. :tongue:
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    A heavy testicle.

    Heather has a big pair of stones. :tongue:

    14lbs each, baby.
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