Calories Burned to Stones Converter
Result:
1.02 stones
Quick Conversion Guide
- • 1 stone = 49,000 calories
- • 3,500 calories = 1 pound
- • 14 pounds = 1 stone
Understanding Calories and Stones
What are Calories?
A calorie (kcal) is a unit of energy measurement that represents the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. In fitness and nutrition, calories are used to measure both food energy content and energy burned during physical activity.
What is a Stone?
A stone (st) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United Kingdom and Ireland, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms. It's primarily used for measuring body weight and is part of the imperial measurement system.
How to Convert
To convert calories burned to stones, divide the number of calories by 49,000. This conversion helps understand weight loss in terms of stones, which can be particularly useful for those who use this unit of measurement.