To convert 40 kilograms (kg) to stones and pounds:
- First, convert kilograms to stones:
- 1 stone = 6.35 kg
- 40 kg ÷ 6.35 = 6 stones (approximately)
Next, convert the remainder in kilograms to pounds:
- 40 kg – (6 stones × 6.35 kg) = 40 kg – 38.1 kg = 1.9 kg
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- 1 kilogram = 2.20462 pounds
- 1.9 kg × 2.20462 = 4.19 pounds
So, 40 kg is approximately 6 stones and 4 pounds.