8.5 Stone in KG and Pounds
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Medically ReviewedRounded to 2 decimal places. Standard UK/IE ratio (1 st = 6.35029 kg).
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Equivalent to 119 pounds
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8.5 stone is 53.98 kg, or 119 pounds. In the usual combined format, that is 8 stone 7 pounds. Multiply 8.5 by 6.35029 to get 53.9775 kg, rounded to 53.98 kg.
This is a weight I associate with GP surgery forms and gym sign-ups. "Eight seven" is how most people say it, and reception desks up and down the country write it down in stone without blinking. It is also one of the most common readings for women of average height in the UK. A quick weighing habit that pays off: use the same scale, same spot, same time of day. Switching scales between weigh-ins introduces more error than most people realise. For more on the habit itself, see why the UK still uses stone.
Reviewed by Dr Muhammad Usman, MBBS
Dr Usman reviews the conversion figures and BMI information on this page for accuracy. This is general information, not medical advice.
At 8.5 stone the healthy window is generous but it does have an edge. From 5ft 0in through 5ft 6in the BMI runs 23.4 down to 19.1, all healthy. At 5ft 8in it reads 18.0, right on the lower boundary, and from 5ft 10in up it sits below it. So the same 53.98 kg is a comfortable healthy weight for most shorter adults and a light one for taller ones. Find your height in the table and read across.
BMI by Height
| Height | KG | BMI | BMI band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5ft 0in (152cm) | 53.98 kg | 23.4 | Healthy range |
| 5ft 2in (157cm) | 53.98 kg | 21.9 | Healthy range |
| 5ft 4in (163cm) | 53.98 kg | 20.3 | Healthy range |
| 5ft 6in (168cm) (UK avg) | 53.98 kg | 19.1 | Healthy range |
| 5ft 8in (173cm) | 53.98 kg | 18.0 | Lower healthy range |
| 5ft 10in (178cm) | 53.98 kg | 17.0 | Below healthy range |
| 6ft 0in (183cm) | 53.98 kg | 16.1 | Below healthy range |
| 6ft 2in (188cm) | 53.98 kg | 15.3 | Below healthy range |
Health Context
At 8.5 stone, BMI depends on height and body build rather than the stone figure alone. For someone around 5ft 6in, the BMI is about 19.1, which sits in the lower end of the healthy range. At 5ft 8in, the BMI is about 18.0, which is closer to the lower healthy boundary. At 6ft, the same weight gives a much lower BMI, so the most useful comparison is always against height.
Weights Close to 8.5 stone
| Stones & Pounds | Kilograms (kg) | Total Pounds |
|---|---|---|
| 8 st 1 lb | 51.26 kg | 113 lbs |
| 8 st 3 lb | 52.16 kg | 115 lbs |
| 8 st 5 lb | 53.07 kg | 117 lbs |
| 8 st 7 lb (This weight) | 53.98 kg | 119 lbs |
| 8 st 9 lb | 54.88 kg | 121 lbs |
| 8 st 11 lb | 55.79 kg | 123 lbs |
| 8 st 13 lb | 56.70 kg | 125 lbs |
For more weight comparisons, see our full stone to kg chart. Need to go the other way? Try our kg to stone converter. You can also check your BMI using our BMI calculator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8.5 stone in kg?
8.5 stone is 53.98 kg. Multiply 8.5 by 6.35029 to get 53.9775 kg, which rounds up to 53.98 kg.
What is 8.5 stone in pounds?
8.5 stone is exactly 119 pounds, which is the same as 8 stone 7 pounds. Multiply 8.5 by 14 to get 119.
Is 8.5 stone healthy for a woman?
Height makes the call. Between about 5ft 0in and 5ft 6in, 8.5 stone falls inside the healthy BMI range.
From 5ft 8in upward it starts to look light, with a BMI of 18.0 at that height. Compare your height in the table below.
What is 8 stone 7 pounds in kg?
8 stone 7 pounds is 53.98 kg, identical to 8.5 stone. Convert to total pounds first: 8 times 14 plus 7 equals 119 pounds.
Then 119 multiplied by 0.453592 gives 53.98 kg.
How much is 8.5 stone in kg and pounds?
8.5 stone equals 53.98 kg and 119 pounds. All three numbers describe the same weight in different units, which is also written as 8 stone 7 pounds in Britain.