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William W
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William W asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

Where are Stones used to measure weight?

Here in the US we use pounds & kilos

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  • What what
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    UK

    Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_(weight)
  • ?
    5 years ago

    It's because in Britain, Pounds measure Currency. That's the only reason. It would be the same as if we measured weight in dollars, it would be confusing so they came up with another way to weigh.

  • Kian
    1 decade ago

    Scottland

  • Cochgam
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Well We In The UK Use Them

    i think there easier (we also use kilos)

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  • There's Art In Everything
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    i don't know but i think its like 14 pounds for 1 stone which is totally weird and uneven lol

  • Me
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    the uk : 14 stone = 1lbs or maybe 16 stone = 1lbs not sure

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