How many pounds are in a stone

[danzig]

Just listening to Whole Lotta Rosie again , Bon had this woman weighing in at 19 stone . I've been wanting to know for years what the conversion factor is for US pounds . Anyone know ?

 

[Haircut]

14 lbs in 1 stone.

19 stone is 266 lbs.

 

[dude]

stones? I wonder how this weight measurement got created?

You think 50 stones is enough to barter for a BMW X5? I would think they weigh the same...

 

[KingNothing]

<< stones? I wonder how this weight measurement got created? You think 50 stones is enough to barter for a BMW X5? I would think they weigh the same... >>



Geez, if you're gonna nef, at least pull out the calculator first. An X5 4.6is weighs 4,824 pounds unladen and has 340 HP. If that thing weighed 700 pounds, it could probably run with a Hayabusa.

 

[xirtam]

50 stones for a BMW X5? You mean real stones, or 700 British pounds? Personally, I don't think you have the stones to make an offer.

 

[911paramedic]

How many inches are in a hand? (don't even go there, your minds cannot be in the gutter this early in the morning)

It is the measurement for how tall a horses shoulders are for those of you who are thinking "WTF is he talking about?"

I am sure we all know of some strange measurement terms...

League, bit (that'll cost 'ya 2 bits), etc.

 

[Hooobi]

I prefer fathoms, personally

 

[danzig]

Thanks guys

If anyone has ever listened to Whole Lotta Rosie - then she was "A whole lot of woman"

 

[Squisher]

I usually ask for 3 fingers of Tequila.

 

[Ornery]

"How many pounds are in a stone?"

• 300lbs, Baby! :Q

 

[yakko]

<< How many inches are in a hand? (don't even go there, your minds cannot be in the gutter this early in the morning) >>

Oh yes it can be.